The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits

The Vanishers

Heidi Julavits

284 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Is the bond between mother and daughter unbreakable, even by death? Julia Severn is a student at an elite institute for psychics. Her mentor, the legendary Madame Ackermann, afflicted by jealousy, refuses to pass the torch to her young disciple. I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
mysterious 66%
dark 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
emotional 33%
adventurous 22%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.2

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