The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

Diane Setterfield

416 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 77%
emotional 55%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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