The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium, a Reese's Book Club pick, this is detective Elin Warner's second outing, as she uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway. Most are here to recharge a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,361 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
tense 77%
dark 74%
adventurous 32%
emotional 19%
challenging 13%
sad 8%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 45% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.58

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