Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel

Beyond Black

Hilary Mantel

fiction contemporary fantasy horror dark slow-paced

432 pages | first published 2005

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A New York Times Notable Book of the YearColette and Alison are unlikely cohorts: one a shy, drab beanpole of an assistant, the other a charismatic, corpulent psychic whose connection to the spiritual world torments her. When they meet at a fair, ...
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Summary of 467 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
funny 50%
mysterious 47%
challenging 44%
sad 35%
emotional 32%
reflective 29%
tense 29%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.48

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