The Dollmaker by Nina Allan

The Dollmaker

Nina Allan

416 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Advocate and Tor.com A love story of two very real, unusual people, and a novel rich with wonders that shines a radically different light on society's marginal figures. Stitch by perfect stitch, Andrew Garvie m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.33

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