Florence & Giles by John Harding

Florence & Giles

Florence & Giles #1

John Harding

272 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
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A gripping, sinister Gothic tale inspired by and in the tradition of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw.In 1891, in a remote and crumbling New England mansion, 12-year-old orphan Florence and her younger brother are  neglected by her guardian unc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 86%
tense 65%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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