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414 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473617872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 07 August 2015
Description
The Words in My Hand is the reimagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam working for an English bookseller. One day a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - who turns out to be René Descartes. At ...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Toxic relationship, Sexual content
414 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473617872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 07 August 2015
Description
The Words in My Hand is the reimagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam working for an English bookseller. One day a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - who turns out to be René Descartes. At ...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Toxic relationship, Sexual content