The Apothecary by Maile Meloy, Ian Schoenherr
The Apothecary

Maile Meloy, Ian Schoenherr

368 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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Set in London in 1952, a time when the world feared another atom bomb, Maile Meloy's The Apothecary is an exciting adventure that sparkles with life and extraordinary possibilities. Janie and Benjamin have promised to protect an ancient magical bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,362 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
lighthearted 33%
funny 28%
tense 23%
hopeful 22%
emotional 18%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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