The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova

656 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced
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For centuries, the story of Dracula has captured the imagination of readers and storytellers alike. Kostova's breathtaking first novel, ten years in the writing, is an accomplished retelling of this ancient tale. "The story that follows is one I n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,915 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 72%
adventurous 69%
tense 36%
informative 28%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 25%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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