The Ghost of the Mary Celeste by Valerie Martin

The Ghost of the Mary Celeste

Valerie Martin

306 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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A captivating, atmospheric return to historical fiction that is every bit as convincing and engrossing as Martin's landmark Mary Reilly. In 1872 the American merchant vessel Mary Celeste was discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo was ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
sad 42%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.01

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