Things in Jars by Jess Kidd

Things in Jars

Jess Kidd

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the dark underbelly of Victorian London, a formidable female sleuth is pulled into the macabre world of fanatical anatomists and crooked surgeons while investigating the kidnapping of an extraordinary child in this gothic mystery—perfect for fa...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 73%
adventurous 60%
tense 23%
funny 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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