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This is an amazing book. One of the best I have read in years. I loved the strong female characters, the atmospheric Essex setting and the beautiful detailed descriptions of the old fossils and new surgery. I cannot recommend it more highly.

haniya1's review

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slow-paced

3.25

biedermeier_margo's review

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emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kate_fuldade's review against another edition

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sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

aliceing's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Picked this up on a whim in the library and am shocked by how much I enjoyed it! Truly a weird, mysterious, lilting story with people caught off guard by their circumstances and their flaws. I found the pacing pretty fast to be honest, but the writing really flows which adds to that sense. It’s certainly historical fiction but without the extensive, highly detailed imagery/atmosphere that I usually associate with the genre. Will definitely recommend to others and maybe return to on the right fall/winter day.

caitlinrpowell's review

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

adalovelace's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny reflective

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

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