The Secret of Lost Things by Sheridan Hay

The Secret of Lost Things

Sheridan Hay

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fiction contemporary mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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The Secret of Lost Things is ideal for the reader who savors a slow-burning, atmospheric tale in which the hunt for a literary rarity becomes the crucible for a young woman’s coming-of-age amid the eccentric denizens of a labyrinthine bookstore.

Description

Eighteen years old and completely alone, Rosemary arrives in New York from Tasmania with little other than her love of books and an eagerness to explore the city. Taking a job at a vast, chaotic emporium of used and rare books called the Arcade, s...

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Community Reviews

2.96
based on 583 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 70%

emotional: 50%

reflective: 40%

sad: 30%

adventurous: 20%

dark: 20%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 10%

relaxing: 10%


Pace

45% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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