The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann

The Stockholm Octavo

Karen Engelmann with Simon Vance (Narrator)

12 hours, 59 minutes first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Life is close to perfect for Emil Larsson, a self-satisfied bureaucrat in the Office of Customs and Excise in 1791 Stockholm. He is a true man of the Town--a drinker, card player, and contented bachelor--until one evening when Mrs. Sofia Sparrow, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 72%
dark 36%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 33% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.33

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