The Explosionist by Jenny Davidson

464 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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The Explosionist (formerly known as Dynamite No. 1) is the story of a 15-year-old girl growing up in an alternate version of 1930s Edinburgh. There, the legacy of Napoleon's victory a century earlier at Waterloo is a standoff between a totalitaria...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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