The Bequest by Joanna Margaret

The Bequest

Joanna Margaret

398 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Fleeing a disastrous affair with a colleague in Boston, Isabel Henley moves to Scotland to begin a PhD with a renowned feminist professor--only to learn, upon arrival, that her advisor has suffered a deadly fall. Soon after, Isabel is informed tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 56%
adventurous 50%
tense 34%
informative 15%
challenging 11%
emotional 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 18% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

2.82

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