The Newcomer by Laura Elizabeth Woollett

354 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
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A gripping novelisation of an infamous murder, by the author of Beautiful Revolutionary.Paulina is the captivating newcomer on a sleepy Pacific island, known for her hard drinking, disastrous relationships, and habit of walking alone. But now, in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
challenging 62%
sad 50%
emotional 43%
mysterious 43%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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