The Stars Are Not Yet Bells by Hannah Lillith Assadi

The Stars Are Not Yet Bells

Hannah Lillith Assadi

225 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical horror literary mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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In the aftermath of the Great Depression, Elle Ranier marries Simon to escape a life of destitution. She leaves New York City for Lyra, a remote, wooded island off the south-eastern coast of America. There, amid rumours of strange jewels hidden b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
sad 76%
mysterious 44%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 36%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.32

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