The Ecliptic by Benjamin Wood

The Ecliptic

Benjamin Wood

480 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction art mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

On a forested island off the coast of Istanbul stands Portmantle, a gated refuge for beleaguered artists. There, a curious assembly of painters, architects, writers and musicians strive to restore their faded talents. Elspeth 'Knell' Conroy is a c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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