The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams

The Liar's Dictionary

Eley Williams

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical lgbtqia+ literary adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Mountweazel n. the phenomenon of false entries within dictionaries and works of reference. Often used as a safeguard against copyright infringement.Peter Winceworth, a disaffected Victorian lexicographer, inserts false entries into a dictionar...

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Moods

funny 58%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 38%
mysterious 37%
informative 33%
hopeful 14%
emotional 13%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

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3.51

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