The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

The Cartographers

Peng Shepherd

400 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

There are some maps you can lose yourself in… Nell Young has lived her life in and around maps. Her father, Dr. David Young, was one of the most respected cartographers in the world. But this morning he was found dead – or murdered? – in his of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,239 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 84%
emotional 33%
tense 28%
dark 13%
informative 11%
reflective 9%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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