Staying Dead by Laura Anne Gilman

320 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

Welcome to the world of the Cosa Nostradamus, where magic crackles on every corner, and not every person you meet is human.... If you've lost something of value, and you can't go to the police, you need a Retriever. And if that item is magical? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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