The Erstwhile by Brian Catling

480 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In London and Germany, strange beings are reanimating themselves. They are the Erstwhile, the angels that failed to protect the Tree of Knowledge, and their reawakening will have major consequences. In Africa, the colonial town of Essenwald has fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 84%
adventurous 68%
challenging 44%
tense 36%
reflective 24%
emotional 20%
sad 16%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | No: 30% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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