The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley

352 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

An Indie Next PickThe eagerly anticipated new novel from the author of THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET--a treacherous quest in the magical landscape of nineteenth-century Peru.In 1859, ex-East India Company smuggler Merrick Tremayne is trapped a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,621 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 87%
emotional 44%
reflective 26%
hopeful 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
dark 9%
funny 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.09

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