The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey

The Chemistry of Tears

Peter Carey

229 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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When Catherine Gehrig, a museum conservator in London, falls into grief after her lover’s sudden death, her boss gives her a special project. She will bring back to “life” a nineteenth-century mechanical bird. As she begins to piece together the a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.84

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