A Helping Hand by Celia Dale

A Helping Hand

Celia Dale with Jenn Ashworth (Contributor)

260 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark sad medium-paced
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Description

Middle-aged Josh and Maisie Evans lead an unremarkable, unassuming life. When Auntie Flo, who has lived with them for years, dies and leaves them her Estate, they head to Italy on holiday, to take in the sea air and let the sun soak into their bon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 55%
sad 42%
mysterious 40%
emotional 20%
reflective 12%
challenging 11%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 27%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 30% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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