Pure by Andrew Miller

346 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical sad slow-paced
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Deep in the heart of Paris, its oldest cemetery is, by 1785, overflowing, tainting the very breath of those who live nearby. Into their midst comes Jean-Baptiste Baratte, a young, provincial engineer charged by the king with demolishing it.At firs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 54%
mysterious 27%
sad 27%
hopeful 18%
informative 18%
tense 18%
emotional 9%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

3.61

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