Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine

Alchemy and Rose

Sarah Maine

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious tense medium-paced
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1866. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The conditions are hostile and the outlook bleak, but he must push on in his uncertain search for the elusive buri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
tense 66%
emotional 38%
dark 33%
mysterious 27%
sad 22%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.49

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