A Case of Curiosities by Allen Kurzweil

A Case of Curiosities

Allen Kurzweil

368 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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In France, on the eve of the Revolution, a young man named Claude Page sets out to become the most ingenious and daring inventor of his time. In the course of a career filled with violence and passion, Claude learns the arts of enameling and watch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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