The Second Mother by Jenny Milchman

The Second Mother

Jenny Milchman

464 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Opportunity: Teacher needed in one-room schoolhouse on remote island in Maine. Certification in grades K-8 a must.Julie Weathers isn't sure if she's running away or starting over, but moving to a remote island off the coast of Maine feels right fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
sad 25%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.2

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