The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova

The Swan Thieves

Elizabeth Kostova

565 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

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Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to pre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,080 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
reflective 59%
emotional 46%
sad 26%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
informative 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 34% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.43

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