I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

Flavia de Luce #4

Alan Bradley

305 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced
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It's Christmastime, and the precocious Flavia de Luce - an eleven-year-old sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a penchant for crime-solving - is tucked away in her laboratory, whipping up a concoction to ensnare Saint Nick. But she is soon dis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 66%
funny 61%
lighthearted 56%
emotional 11%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
reflective 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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