The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex

The Lamplighters

Emma Stonex

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Inspired by a haunting true story, a gorgeous and atmospheric novel about the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a remote tower miles from the Cornish coast--and about the wives who were left behind What strange fate befell ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,311 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 60%
emotional 41%
reflective 36%
sad 34%
tense 34%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
informative 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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