The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

The Physick Book #1

Katherine Howe

376 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who are drawn to the mystical and the unknown, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe is a captivating tale that weaves together historical fiction, witchcraft, and the secrets of the past, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a rich and enchanting story that explores the complexities of family legacy and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin needs to spend her summer doing research for her doctoral dissertation. But when her mother asks her to handle the sale of Connie’s grandmother’s abandoned home near Salem, she can’t refuse. As she is drawn ...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 5,455 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 88%

adventurous: 55%

dark: 33%

informative: 29%

emotional: 26%

tense: 25%

reflective: 24%

sad: 11%

challenging: 8%

hopeful: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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