The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't, the Mummy That Was, and the Cat in the Jar  by Gail Carriger

The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't, the Mummy That Was, and the Cat in the Jar

Parasol Protectorate #0.5

Gail Carriger

44 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

A short tale of mummies, werewolves, and well preserved felines set in the world of the Parasol Protectorate.Alessandro Tarabotti and his valet, Floote, are on a mission in Egypt when they encounter visiting tourists and things go all pie shaped. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 639 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 50%
funny 38%
lighthearted 38%
dark 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 92%
slow 4%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.5

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