Smoke by Dan Vyleta

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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In an alternate Victorian England those who are wicked are marked by the smoke that pours out of their bodies. The aristocracy are clean, proof of their virtue and right to rule, while the lower classes are drenched in sin and soot.Thomas Argyle i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,013 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 74%
adventurous 48%
tense 40%
emotional 26%
reflective 20%
challenging 12%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.22

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