The Palace of Curiosities by Rosie Garland

The Palace of Curiosities

Rosie Garland

fiction fantasy historical magical realism mysterious reflective slow-paced

326 pages | first published 2013

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Before Eve is born, her mother goes to the circus. She buys a penny twist of coloured sugar and settles down to watch the heart-stopping main attraction: a lion, billed as a monster from the savage heart of Africa, forged in the heat of a merciles...
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Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.13

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