An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James

An Inquiry Into Love and Death

Simone St. James

368 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In 1920s England, a young woman searches for the truth behind her uncle's mysterious death in a town haunted by a restless ghost.Oxford student Jillian Leigh works day and night to keep up with her studies—so to leave at the beginning of the term ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 913 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 42%
adventurous 37%
tense 32%
emotional 21%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 19%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 36% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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