The Library at Mount CharThe Library at Mount Char
Score Modern
What it's about
Carolyn isn't so different from the people around her. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak, and she knows how to use a phone, though clothes are a bit tricky. But Carolyn is far from ordinary, and the secret of who she is, and what she's planning, is the heart of this strange, dark fantasy.
Why it's worth reading
It's a cult favorite: strange, violent, darkly funny and unlike anything else in fantasy.
You'll love it if you liked
American Gods
Neverwhere
The Ocean at the End of the LaneGood to know
It's extremely violent and disturbing in places. It's best to go in knowing little.
By the numbers
- Readers68 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #30 of the 86 horror books we rank
- #204 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #753 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1413 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Gripping, Dark, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Library at Mount Char worth reading?
Yes. It's a cult favorite: strange, violent, darkly funny and unlike anything else in fantasy. It ranks #1,413 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Library at Mount Char about?
Carolyn isn't so different from the people around her. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak, and she knows how to use a phone, though clothes are a bit tricky. But Carolyn is far from ordinary, and the secret of who she is, and what she's planning, is the heart of this strange, dark fantasy.
How long does it take to read The Library at Mount Char?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Library at Mount Char?
If you liked it, try American Gods by Neil Gaiman, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman or The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.