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Neu York by Francis Spufford
Neu York
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Francis Spufford
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Neu York

Francis Spufford

395 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced
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Neu York is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately plotted historical mysteries with rich period detail and a fast-paced narrative that explores complex social dynamics and moral ambiguities.

Description

New York, a small town on the tip of Manhattan Island, 1746.One rainy evening in November, a handsome young stranger fresh off the boat pitches up at a counting-house door in Golden Hill Street: this is Mr. Smith, amiable, charming, yet strangely ...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 1,492 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 68%

adventurous: 67%

funny: 43%

challenging: 28%

informative: 28%

emotional: 22%

dark: 14%

reflective: 14%

tense: 14%

lighthearted: 13%

hopeful: 12%

sad: 12%

inspiring: 6%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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