The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

The Book of Gothel

Mary McMyne

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel in the tower, but do you know the story of the witch who put her there? Told from her own perspective, The Book of Gothel is a lush, historical retelling filled with dark magic, crumbling towers, mysterious woo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,260 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 59%
mysterious 56%
emotional 51%
tense 27%
sad 20%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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