The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

The Things We Wish Were True

Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious medium-paced
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In an idyllic small-town neighborhood, a near tragedy triggers a series of dark revelations.From the outside, Sycamore Glen, North Carolina, might look like the perfect all-American neighborhood. But behind the white picket fences lies a web of se...

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Moods

emotional 64%
mysterious 57%
reflective 42%
dark 35%
hopeful 35%
sad 21%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.55

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