The Library at Mount Char
by Scott Hawkins
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 7.8K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 388 pages.
About The Library at Mount Char
A missing God.A library with the secrets to the universe. A woman too busy to notice her heart slipping away.Carolyn's not so different from the other people around her. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak. She knows how to use a phone. Clothes are a bit tricky, but everyone says nice things about her outfit with the Christmas sweater over the gold bicycle shorts. After all, she was a normal American herself once. That was a long time ago, of course. Before her parents died. Before she and the others were taken in by the man they called Father. In the years since then, Carolyn hasn't had a chance to get out much. Instead, she and her adopted siblings have been raised according to Father's ancient customs. They've studied the books in his Library and learned some of the secrets of his power. And sometimes, they've wondered if their cruel tutor might secretly be God. Now, Father is missing—perhaps even dead—and the Library that holds his secrets stands unguarded. And with it, control over all of creation. As Carolyn gathers the tools she needs for the battle to come, fierce competitors for this prize align against her, all of them with powers that far exceed her own. But Carolyn has accounted for this. And Carolyn has a plan. The only trouble is that in the war to make a new God, she's forgotten to protect the things that make her human. Populated by an unforgettable cast of characters and propelled by a plot that will shock you again and again, The Library at Mount Char is at once horrifying and hilarious, mind-blowingly alien and heartbreakingly human, sweepingly visionary and nail-bitingly thrilling—and signals the arrival of a major new voice in fantasy.From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Scott Hawkins |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 388 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 7,814 |
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What genre is The Library at Mount Char?
The Library at Mount Char is categorized as Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Library at Mount Char worth reading?
Based on 7.8K reader ratings, The Library at Mount Char has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Library at Mount Char?
The Library at Mount Char has 388 pages.
Who wrote The Library at Mount Char?
The Library at Mount Char was written by Scott Hawkins. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for The Library at Mount Char?
The ISBN-13 for The Library at Mount Char is 9780553418610.0.
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