The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Lost Girls of Willowbrook

Ellen Marie Wiseman

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Fact, fiction, and urban legend blend in this haunting story about a young woman mistakenly imprisoned at Willowbrook State School, the real-life institution later shuttered for its horrendous abuses.Sage Winters always knew her sister was a littl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,536 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
sad 62%
emotional 60%
tense 58%
mysterious 57%
challenging 33%
informative 22%
reflective 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 24%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 38% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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