The Ninth Child by Sally Magnusson

The Ninth Child

Sally Magnusson

321 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Loch Katrine waterworks, 1856. A Highland wilderness fast becoming an industrial wasteland. No place for a lady. Isabel Aird is aghast when her husband is appointed doctor to an extraordinary waterworks being built miles from the city. But Isab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
emotional 60%
dark 45%
sad 33%
tense 24%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 48%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 33% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.53

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