Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

Once Upon a River

Diane Setterfield

464 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Description

On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,921 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
emotional 55%
reflective 41%
dark 34%
adventurous 31%
sad 25%
hopeful 23%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 21% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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