The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

fiction fantasy mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

339 pages | first published 2015

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A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
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Summary of 2921 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
emotional 48%
dark 41%
adventurous 32%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
sad 21%
challenging 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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