The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

The Mother-In-Law

Sally Hepworth

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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A twisty, compelling new novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death... From the moment Lucy met her husband's mother, Diana, she was kept at arm's length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and properly f...

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Moods

mysterious 81%
emotional 51%
tense 43%
dark 37%
sad 27%
reflective 26%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 32% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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