Once A Monster by Robert Dinsdale

Once A Monster

Robert Dinsdale

512 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

London, 1861: Ten-year-old Nell belongs to a crew of mudlarks who work a stretch of the Thames along the Ratcliffe Highway. An orphan since her mother died four years past, leaving Nell with only broken dreams and a pair of satin slippers in her p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 67%
emotional 62%
adventurous 58%
hopeful 46%
sad 39%
tense 32%
reflective 30%
challenging 20%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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