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579 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119685
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 December 2011
Description
Deborah Harkness's sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
tense 28%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking
579 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119685
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 December 2011
Description
Deborah Harkness's sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
tense 28%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking