Der Historiker by Elizabeth Kostova

Der Historiker

Elizabeth Kostova with Werner Löcher-Lawrence (Translator)

825 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Late one night, exploring her father’s library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to "My dear and unfortunate successor". Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of – a labyri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,733 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 75%
adventurous 67%
tense 35%
informative 26%
challenging 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 23%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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