The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #1

Theodora Goss

402 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Based on some of literature's horror and science fiction classics, this "tour de force of reclaiming the narrative, executed with impressive wit and insight" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut is the story of a remarkable group of women who...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 7,561 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 93%

mysterious: 80%

funny: 49%

lighthearted: 33%

dark: 21%

hopeful: 11%

tense: 11%

emotional: 10%

inspiring: 6%

reflective: 5%

challenging: 4%

relaxing: 4%

informative: 3%

sad: 2%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
62% of readers chose A mix
19% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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