The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal

The Doll Factory

Elizabeth Macneal

10 hours, 54 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime historical literary dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal is a captivating read that will ensnare fans of atmospheric, suspenseful storytelling, particularly those who delight in the darker aspects of Victorian-era London, the complexities of obsession, and the intersection of art and the human psyche.

Description

In this "sharp, scary, gorgeously evocative tale of love, art, and obsession" (Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train), a beautiful young woman aspires to be an artist, while a man's dark obsession may destroy her world forever...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 3,171 reviews

Moods

dark: 93%

tense: 69%

mysterious: 54%

emotional: 33%

sad: 17%

challenging: 16%

adventurous: 15%

hopeful: 10%

reflective: 9%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%

funny: 2%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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