An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James

An Inquiry Into Love and Death

Simone St. James

368 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1920s England, a young woman searches for the truth behind her uncle's mysterious death in a town haunted by a restless ghost.Oxford student Jillian Leigh works day and night to keep up with her studies—so to leave at the beginning of the term ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 51%
adventurous 31%
tense 22%
emotional 15%
sad 8%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 44% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.79

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