The Butcher's Hook by Janet Ellis

The Butcher's Hook

Janet Ellis

349 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical dark sad slow-paced

Description

Set in Georgian London, the dark and twisted tale of a young girl who determines to take her destiny into her own hands—no matter the cost. London, summer 1763. At nineteen, Anne Jacob is awakened to the possibility of joy when she meets Fub, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 38%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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