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368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008597207
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Description
The irresistible historical comedy about two rival mediums in Victorian London
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
funny 34%
adventurous 27%
tense 21%
emotional 17%
dark 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendshipModerate
Misogyny, Grief, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Addiction
368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008597207
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Description
The irresistible historical comedy about two rival mediums in Victorian London
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
funny 34%
adventurous 27%
tense 21%
emotional 17%
dark 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendshipModerate
Misogyny, Grief, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Addiction