The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett

The Bookman's Tale

Charlie Lovett

384 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Guaranteed to capture the hearts of everyone who truly loves books, The Bookman’s Tale is a former bookseller’s sparkling novel and a delightful exploration of one of literature’s most tantalizing mysteries with echoes of Shadow of the Wind and A....

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,298 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 61%
emotional 41%
reflective 19%
informative 16%
tense 16%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.7

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