Wolf on a String by Benjamin Black, John Banville

Wolf on a String

Benjamin Black, John Banville

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Bestselling author Benjamin Black turns his eye to sixteenth century Prague and a story of murder, magic and the dark art of wielding extraordinary powerChristian Stern, an ambitious young scholar and alchemist, arrives in Prague in the bitter win...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

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2.5

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