Asta's Book by Barbara Vine

Asta's Book

Barbara Vine

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

It is 1905. Asta and her husband, Rasmus, have come to East London from Denmark with their two little boys. With Rasmus constantly away on business, Asta keeps loneliness and isolation at bay by writing a diary. These diaries, published over 70 ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 40%
sad 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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