Phalaina by Alice Brière-Haquet

336 pages first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction historical middle grade science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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This book suits readers who relish a brooding, Victorian-era mystery that threads scientific wonder with questions about human identity, and who are comfortable with medium-paced tension, hints of animal experimentation, and a young protagonist hunted by shadowy forces.

Description

Par un froid jour d'hiver, un villageois découvre une petite fille à l'orée d'un bois. Muette, les yeux rouges, ses réactions sont aussi violentes qu'irrationnelles. De la campagne anglaise à un orphelinat londonien, le chemin de l'orpheline sembl...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 61 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

adventurous: 68%

dark: 68%

tense: 36%

reflective: 26%

hopeful: 21%

challenging: 15%

emotional: 15%

funny: 15%

inspiring: 10%

sad: 10%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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