Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks

Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague

Geraldine Brooks

fiction historical dark informative medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2001

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"Plague stories remind us that we cannot manage without community . . . Year of Wonders is a testament to that very notion." - The Washington PostAn unforgettable tale, set in 17th century England, of a village that quarantines itself to arrest t...
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Moods

dark 71%
emotional 65%
sad 60%
reflective 37%
informative 31%
challenging 28%
tense 27%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 8%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 9%

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3.8

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