The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

Diane Setterfield

456 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish atmospheric, emotionally charged mysteries steeped in gothic family secrets and the transformative power of storytelling.

Description

Everybody has a story...It was once home to the March family: fascinating, manipulative Isabelle; brutal, dangerous Charlie; and the wild, untamed twins, Emmeline and Adeline. But the house hides a chilling secret which strikes at the very heart o...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 27,035 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

dark: 74%

emotional: 54%

sad: 36%

reflective: 33%

tense: 28%

adventurous: 12%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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