Before She Was Helen by Caroline B. Cooney

Before She Was Helen

Before She Was Helen #1

Caroline B. Cooney

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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"As Before She Was Helen opens, readers are drawn into what appears to be a light, retirement-community caper. But author Caroline B. Cooney quickly flips expectations upside-down in this deceptively dark mystery. Between old crimes and fresh murd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 362 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 36%
emotional 31%
tense 28%
sad 26%
adventurous 21%
funny 21%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 34%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 33% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.62

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