Let the Dead Bury the Dead by Allison Epstein

Let the Dead Bury the Dead

Allison Epstein

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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An urgent, immersive alternate history set in an imperial Russia on the brink of disaster, following a surprising cast of characters seeking a better future as Saint Petersburg struggles in the wake of Napoleon’s failed invasion.Saint Petersburg, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
adventurous 64%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 41%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
sad 17%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 27% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Average rating

3.62

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