Frog Music by Emma Donoghue

Frog Music

Emma Donoghue with Khristine Hvam

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fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Frog Music by Emma Donoghue is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers who appreciate historical fiction, mystery, and stories of strong, complex women navigating the darker corners of society, particularly those interested in themes of identity, social justice, and the struggles of marginalized communities.

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Summer of 1876: San Francisco is in the fierce grip of a record-breaking heat wave and a smallpox epidemic. Through the window of a railroad saloon, a young woman named Jenny Bonnet is shot dead. The survivor, her friend Blanche Beunon, is a Frenc...

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Community Reviews

3.19
based on 3,138 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 66%

emotional: 48%

dark: 43%

sad: 35%

adventurous: 32%

tense: 32%

informative: 12%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 11%

funny: 10%

reflective: 10%

lighthearted: 4%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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