The Magnetic Girl by Jessica Handler

The Magnetic Girl

Jessica Handler

280 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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Gorgeously envisioned, and based on a true story, The Magnetic Girl is set at a time when the emerging presence of electricity raised suspicions about the other-worldly gospel of Spiritualism, and when women’s desire for political, cultural, and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
dark 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.18

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