Human Traces by Sebastian Faulks

Human Traces

Sebastian Faulks

793 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical psychology reflective slow-paced
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As young boys both Jacques Rebière and Thomas Midwinter become fascinated with trying to understand the human mind. As psychiatrists, their quest takes them from the squalor of the Victorian lunatic asylum to the crowded lecture halls of the renow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

challenging 87%
reflective 87%
informative 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.41

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