The Resurrectionist by James Bradley

The Resurrectionist

James Bradley

352 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical horror challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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London, 1826. Leaving behind his father's tragic failures, Gabriel Swift arrives to study with Edwin Poll, the greatest of the city's anatomists. It is his chance to find advancement by making a name for himself. But instead he finds himself drawn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.59

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