The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

The Secret of Hanging Rock

Joan Lindsay

58 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction classics historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Joan Lindsay's best-selling novel Picnic at Hanging Rock is a subtle blend of mysterious and sinister events set in a period drawn with loving nostalgia. The final chapter of the novel was removed at the request of her publishers, creating a myste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 38%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 46%
slow 30%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 27% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.04

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