The Great Stink by Clare Clark

The Great Stink

Clare Clark

356 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Clare Clark's critically acclaimed The Great Stink "reeks of talent" (The Washington Post Book World) as it vividly brings to life the dark and mysterious underworld of Victorian London. Set in 1855, it tells the story of William May, an engineer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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