The Librarian by Mikhail Elizarov, Михаил Елизаров

416 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism dark slow-paced
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If Ryu Murakami had written War and PeaceAs the introduction to this book will tell you, the books by Gromov, obscure and long forgotten propaganda author of the Soviet era, have such an effect on their readers that they suddenly enjoy supernatura...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.39

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