The Dollmaker by Nina Allan

The Dollmaker

Nina Allan

416 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Stitch by perfect stitch, Andrew Garvie makes exquisite dolls in the finest antique style. Like him, they are diminutive, but graceful, unique and with surprising depths. Perhaps that's why he answers the enigmatic personal ad in his collector's m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.33

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