Heartless by Gail Carriger

Heartless

Parasol Protectorate #4

Gail Carriger

385 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lady Alexia Maccon, soulless, is at it again, only this time the trouble is not her fault. When a mad ghost threatens the queen, Alexia is on the case, following a trail that leads her deep into her husband's past. Top that off with a sister who h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,935 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
funny 75%
lighthearted 56%
mysterious 46%
emotional 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.96

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