The Dollmaker by Nina Allan

The Dollmaker

Nina Allan

416 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Stitch by perfect stitch, Andrew Garvie makes exquisite dolls in the finest antique style. Like him, they are diminutive, but graceful, unique and with surprising depths. Perhaps that's why he answers the enigmatic personal ad in his collector's m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 70%
dark 60%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.39

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