The Cassandra by Sharma Shields

The Cassandra

Sharma Shields

304 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging dark tense slow-paced
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The Cassandra follows a woman who goes to work in a top secret research facility during WWII, only to be tormented by visions of what the mission will mean for humankind. Mildred Groves is an unusual young woman. Gifted and cursed with the abilit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
emotional 50%
sad 45%
tense 45%
challenging 40%
mysterious 25%
reflective 20%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.19

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