The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale

The Toymakers

Robert Dinsdale

468 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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Do you remember when you believed in magic? An enchanting, magical novel set in a mysterious toyshop - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Stephanie Garber's Caraval by way of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. It is 1917, an...

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Moods

emotional 70%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 55%
sad 46%
dark 36%
reflective 32%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 16%
challenging 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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