Hearts Strange and Dreadful by Tim McGregor

Hearts Strange and Dreadful

Tim McGregor

263 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark emotional slow-paced
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New England, 1821—Hester Stokely, an orphan with unusual abilities, struggles to find her place in the pious town of Wickstead. A house-servant in the employ of her uncle’s upright family, Hester is treated as little more than a pariah by the judg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 87%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
sad 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.4

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