A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

All Souls #1

Deborah Harkness

579 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous slow-paced

Description

Deborah Harkness's sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,547 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 75%
dark 39%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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