A review by sarah_e_t
The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book is one where you really have to suspend belief. To me that’s what takes it from five stars to four. The story has a similar tone to The Historian, or in a way a more realistic Dan Brown book. It’s part adventure mystery history with deep emotional resonance. It’s sad and yet moving and I was hooked. I also love the descriptions and details about Bulgaria, a country I do not know much about.