The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

The Physick Book #1

Katherine Howe

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

371 pages | first published 2009

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A spellbinding, beautifully written novel that moves between contemporary times and one of the most fascinating and disturbing periods in American history--the Salem witch trials.Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin needs to spend her summer do...
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Summary of 645 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 45%
dark 40%
informative 36%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
challenging 4%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 21%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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