The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Before Verity . . . there was Julie. When fifteen-year-old Julia Beaufort-Stuart wakes up in the hospital, she knows the lazy summer break she'd imagined won't be exactly what she anticipated. And once she returns to her grandfather's estate, a b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 876 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 76%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 32%
funny 29%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
dark 14%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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