A review by queenmarshmallow
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

This book was interesting historical fiction but the narrative was a mess. It’s a mix of present day, a story being recounted to the main character, letters, and translated texts. The timeline doesn’t make any sense and it’s hard at times to determine when the action is happening- is it the main narrative or a flashback? 
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