The Taker by Alma Katsu

438 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Taker by Alma Katsu is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been swept up in the all-consuming power of true love, and is drawn to stories of enduring passion, redemption, and the transformative power of the human spirit.

Description

From the author of The Hunger--hailed by Stephen King as "deeply, deeply disturbing, hard to put down"--comes a hauntingly atmospheric tale replete with alchemy, lust, and betrayal.True love can last an eternity...but immortality comes at a price....

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 759 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

emotional: 44%

mysterious: 44%

adventurous: 38%

tense: 38%

reflective: 22%

sad: 22%

challenging: 5%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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