The Skin Map
The Skin Map
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Early 21st Century
2010
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead, a person named Kit Livingstone embarks on an extraordinary adventure across parallel universes. Guided by a mysterious map tattooed on human skin, Kit navigates time and space to unlock its secrets, encountering fascinating characters and facing pivotal challenges that intertwine destiny and discovery.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stephen R. Lawhead's The Skin Map offers a unique blend of historical and speculative fiction, praised for its imaginative plot and rich historical detail. Readers appreciate the compelling world-building and intricate narrative. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and character development lacking, which may affect engagement. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Skin Map?
A reader who enjoys The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead is likely fascinated by historical fiction interwoven with fantasy and time travel. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere and Jasper Fforde's The Eyre Affair would appreciate its imaginative world-building and complex, adventurous plot.
5,813 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Early 21st Century
2010
Adult
13+ years
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