536 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061668265
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 29 July 2008
Description
In the tradition of The Thirteenth Tale, Brunonia Barry's bewitching gothic novel, The Lace Reader, is a phenomenon. Called " a] richly imagined saga of passion, suspense, and magic" by Time Magazine, it is a haunting and remarkable tale told by a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,345 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 44%
tense 27%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
reflective 16%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 35% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Child abuse, Rape, AddictionMinor
Incest, Alcoholism, Gun violence
536 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061668265
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 29 July 2008
Description
In the tradition of The Thirteenth Tale, Brunonia Barry's bewitching gothic novel, The Lace Reader, is a phenomenon. Called " a] richly imagined saga of passion, suspense, and magic" by Time Magazine, it is a haunting and remarkable tale told by a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,345 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 44%
tense 27%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
reflective 16%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 35% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Child abuse, Rape, AddictionMinor
Incest, Alcoholism, Gun violence