260 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781906469160
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Victorian Secrets
Publication date: 22 June 2010
Description
Harriet Brandt is the daughter of a mad scientist and a mixed-race voodoo priestess. Brought up on her parents' Jamaican plantation, she is forced to flee to Europe after the slaves revolt. Although everyone is initially attracted to Harriet, peop...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, FatphobiaModerate
Child death, Death, SuicideMinor
Slavery, Death of parent, Abandonment
260 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781906469160
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Victorian Secrets
Publication date: 22 June 2010
Description
Harriet Brandt is the daughter of a mad scientist and a mixed-race voodoo priestess. Brought up on her parents' Jamaican plantation, she is forced to flee to Europe after the slaves revolt. Although everyone is initially attracted to Harriet, peop...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, FatphobiaModerate
Child death, Death, SuicideMinor
Slavery, Death of parent, Abandonment