The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #1

Theodora Goss

13 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

2018 Audie Award Finalist Based on some of literature's horror and science fiction classics, this is the story of a remarkable group of women who come together to solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders--and the bigger mystery of their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,176 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 81%
funny 51%
lighthearted 34%
dark 20%
hopeful 11%
tense 10%
emotional 9%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 21% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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