The Bookman by Lavie Tidhar

384 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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In a 19th century unlike our own, the shadowy assassin known as the Bookman moves unseen. His weapons are books; his enemies are many. And when Orphan, a young man with a mysterious past, loses his love to the sinister machinations of the Bookman,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 80%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.2

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