A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

All Souls #1

Deborah Harkness

704 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance thriller adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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*Now a major Sky original production* It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches. Diana Bishop, a young scholar and descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alche...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,088 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 77%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
tense 29%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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