The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova

676 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The record-breaking phenomenon from Elizabeth Kostova is a celebrated masterpiece that "refashioned the vampire myth into a compelling contemporary novel, a late-night page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle). Breathtakingly suspenseful and beautif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,822 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 73%
adventurous 69%
tense 36%
informative 27%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 25%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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