The Lamplighter by Crystal J. Bell

The Lamplighter

Crystal J. Bell

336 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical horror young adult
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Description

It’s an honor to bring light to the dark.The nineteenth-century whaling village of Warbler is famous for its lucky ship figureheads—and infamous for people disappearing into the nightly fog. In this murky locale, the lamplighter is synonymous with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 86%
tense 73%
emotional 35%
sad 33%
challenging 22%
adventurous 13%
reflective 11%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.76

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