A helping hand by Celia Dale

A helping hand

Celia Dale

169 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark sad medium-paced
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Description

Josh and Maisie Evans are Good Samaritans and enjoy lending a helping hand to lonely elderly ladies. Auntie Flo had lived with them for years until her death, leaving the Evans's her Estate, such as it was. It is natural, therefore, when they meet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 56%
sad 43%
mysterious 41%
emotional 21%
reflective 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 27%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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