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307 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848544154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A Victorian ghost story, a medical thriller and a scientific quest, this tale ranges from an unspecified time in the future, to the present day, to the late-19th century. The story unravels the mysteries surrounding the search for the Calcutta chr...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
tense 40%
dark 30%
informative 15%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 11%Average rating
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307 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848544154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A Victorian ghost story, a medical thriller and a scientific quest, this tale ranges from an unspecified time in the future, to the present day, to the late-19th century. The story unravels the mysteries surrounding the search for the Calcutta chr...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
tense 40%
dark 30%
informative 15%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.