The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin
The Turnglass

Gareth Rubin

The Turnglass

Gareth Rubin

500 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

‘A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight' Chris Whitaker Stuart Turton meets The Magpie Murders in this immersive and unique story for fans of clever crime fiction.1880s England. On the bleak island of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 79%
adventurous 50%
tense 37%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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