The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

Simone St. James

336 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A woman of limited means and even less experience must confront a vengeful spirit in this haunting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Girls and The Sun Down Motel.1920s England. Sarah Piper’s lonely, threadbare existenc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,860 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 80%
tense 58%
emotional 34%
sad 34%
adventurous 25%
challenging 9%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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