The Historians by Cecilia Ekbäck

The Historians

Cecilia Ekbäck

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

464 pages | first published 2020

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The Secret History meets Fatherland Before the war they were the best of friends. Five brilliant young historians debated origins, ideas and the place of history in modern times under the guidance of the charismatic Professor Lindahl. When war b...
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Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
tense 82%
dark 73%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
sad 43%
challenging 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 45% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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