The Transcriptionist: A Novel by Amy Rowland

The Transcriptionist: A Novel

Amy Rowland

272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A stunning novel told with the same gravity as Nicole Krauss's History of Love. This powerful debut follows a woman who sets out to challenge the absurdity of the world around her. Lena, the transcriptionist, sits alone in a room far away from ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
mysterious 41%
emotional 29%
relaxing 17%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.33

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