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This book has been on my Wishlist for a few months now but I have just noticed that it is actually classified as "children's literature". Is this novel gripping enough for adult reading? I don't mind YA books, but I'm not sure about reading a children's book. Any comments from those that have read this? Many thanks. Kim

Katy Cornick I would call it YA, but definitely gripping for adult readers, especially if you're a fan of YA fiction generally. Personally, as an adult, I loved it…moreI would call it YA, but definitely gripping for adult readers, especially if you're a fan of YA fiction generally. Personally, as an adult, I loved it and was compelled throughout - would definitely recommend :)(less)

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would you recommend this to a reader of 'the cuckoo song?' (another frances hardinge book)

thirdworldstar Definitely. I was gifted both books together. I did like this one much more. I recommend you try it :)

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Hi. What time period era/decade/year is this set in?? Thank you.

Ann Levine "Then, when Faith was five years old a book about evolution called On the Origin of Species had entered the world..." Faith is 14 throughout the bulk …more"Then, when Faith was five years old a book about evolution called On the Origin of Species had entered the world..." Faith is 14 throughout the bulk of the novel. On the Origin of Species was published in 1859. 14 - 5 = 9. 1859 + 9 = 1868. Also, the type of crinoline that the book discusses was popular in the late 1860's and 1870's.

Here is what they would be wearing:
https://youtu.be/dXS09skBTqA
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https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/186...(less)

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I read the first 70 pages. It seams, I dare say, boring. Is it worth reading further? Does it get better? If yes, then around what page.

Scarlet Redheart You should take your time and perhaps read one chapter a day? Hardinge likes to dedicate a significant portion of her novels (having also read Gullstr…moreYou should take your time and perhaps read one chapter a day? Hardinge likes to dedicate a significant portion of her novels (having also read Gullstruck Island and A Face Like Glass) to building a comprehensive foundation before moving on to the much more exciting and fast paced climax / main plot, and part of my enjoyment from reading her novels comes from how those "boring" chapters were suddenly made meaningful as I uncover the main plot.(less)

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Is this another fake? Another stupid teen book camouflaged inside a cool creepy cover? I hate you all editors....