The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

Diane Setterfield

406 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 74%
emotional 55%
reflective 34%
sad 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 27% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.96

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