The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor

The Cottingley Secret

Hazel Gaynor

416 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy historical emotional lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

"The Cottingley Secret tells the tale of two girls who somehow convince the world that magic exists. An artful weaving of old legends with new realities, this tale invites the reader to wonder: could it be true?" -- Kate Alcott, New York Times bes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
lighthearted 59%
hopeful 54%
emotional 45%
reflective 40%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 27%
sad 13%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.84

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