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720 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 2011
Description
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,114 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
tense 29%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
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
720 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119678
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 2011
Description
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 42,114 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
tense 29%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
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