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mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I wished so much more from this book. It really takes until halfway through to get moving and while the later half is very fun and entertaining the beginning is undeniably slow. The entire book also seems rushed at the end although I do admit the end was the best part. I think this author just took a bit too long to get the ball rolling. But the good news is that once it was rolling it was a fun read. I also kind of think the book didn’t play enough in the London setting or the Greek setting ( meaning in theme the actual book isn’t set in Greece). I would be interested in seeing more from this author but as of now this is a solid middle of the line book. Not bad by any means but also wont know your socks off.
I really enjoyed this book - it is a different retelling of a greek myth than I am used to but still really enjoyed seeing where it was going. I wasnt overly convinced by the romance side of the novel, and I had hoped for a bit more reference with the Greek myth, but the connection at the end felt a little forced. I think perhaps the fantastical side of the story was left a little and not given as much attention as it perhaps could have had. It did feel a little 'modern' at times considering the time period it was set but I cant really speak too much about the era.
Overall I did really enjoy this book and would definitely recommend it if you want to read a book with a little mystery and a little reference to the ancient Greek myth of Pandora.
Overall I did really enjoy this book and would definitely recommend it if you want to read a book with a little mystery and a little reference to the ancient Greek myth of Pandora.
Pandora is a historical mystery novel with a focus on Greek mythology and Pandora’s box.
Set in Victorian London, Dora is a young aspiring jewellery maker that is looking for that break that will take her away from her unhappy life with her scheming Uncle. Dora has been in the care of her uncle since the day her parents died in a tragic accident on an archaeological site in Greece. The arrival of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets a chain of events that will change Dora’s life forever and uncover the truth of her parents’ deaths.
I always enjoy a historical fiction and this one did not disappoint.
Set in Victorian London, Dora is a young aspiring jewellery maker that is looking for that break that will take her away from her unhappy life with her scheming Uncle. Dora has been in the care of her uncle since the day her parents died in a tragic accident on an archaeological site in Greece. The arrival of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets a chain of events that will change Dora’s life forever and uncover the truth of her parents’ deaths.
I always enjoy a historical fiction and this one did not disappoint.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Silly but nice
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I almost did not finish this book. The writing style was very different from what I am used to, so it took a while for it to engage me. I did however end up really like the story. Especially because it took a turn that I did not expect. I also was anticipating more of an immersive Greek mythology part rather than the lore being more so flirted with—and I didn’t mind this at all! This book was nothing that I had expected it to be, but I still very much enjoyed it