Reviews

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

ktaroo939's review

1.0

I really could not get into this book, I'm a fan of fiction, I'm a fan of fantasy, but I'm not a huge fan of dracula (vlad the impaler) and less a fan of dracula fantasy. So I have decided to just give up on this book. =(

nicolioli's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative slow-paced

3.75

marieeve1978's review

1.0

Where to begin? I listened to this book as an audiobook. It was very long and I soon regretted it, but I persevered.
The story is sloooow. It takes a long time to get anywhere. There is interminable descriptions of libraries, books and monasteries. There is practically no action. Actually, the "action scenes" took about 3 minutes long. Several times, I thought the plot was ridiculous. Really? THAT is the reason why the villain does what he does? Really? THAT's the ending "climax"? I'm trying not to say too much, not to give any spoilers... But oh how I do not recommend that book.

joelalan's review

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

sinclairkatelynn's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

2.75

zoecrainfields's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

kaylaoswald's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

daria__m's review

adventurous informative mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ec_newman's review

4.0

review to come.

muhavipi's review against another edition

5.0

This book is one of my favourite reads simple because she did her historical research. As a lover of history and travel and culture, this book has it all. This is my second time reading it, the first being 18 years ago or so. I read it slowly and absorb. Absolutely love it.