The Secret History of Moscow by Ekaterina Sedia

The Secret History of Moscow

Ekaterina Sedia

303 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Every city contains secret places. Moscow in the tumultuous 1990s is no different, its citizens seeking safety in a world below the streets -- a dark, cavernous world of magic, weeping trees, and albino jackdaws, where exiled pagan dei

Community Reviews

3.41
based on 249 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

adventurous: 75%

dark: 41%

tense: 41%

reflective: 33%

informative: 25%

emotional: 16%

funny: 16%

challenging: 8%

inspiring: 8%

sad: 8%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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