When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

When the Stars Go Dark

Paula McLain

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife comes an atmospheric novel of intertwined destinies and heart-wrenching suspense: A detective hiding away from the world. A series of disappearances that reach into her past. Can solving...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,407 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 80%
emotional 58%
tense 55%
sad 42%
challenging 23%
reflective 20%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 23%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.83

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