The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova with Paul Michael (Narrator), Justine Eyre (Narrator)

26 hours, 12 minutes • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Late one night, exploring her father’s library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to ‘My dear and unfortunate successor’. Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of – a labyri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,148 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 75%
adventurous 67%
tense 34%
informative 25%
challenging 17%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 22%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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