The Guest: A Novel by Emma Cline

The Guest: A Novel

Emma Cline

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller dark tense medium-paced
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“Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety made her palms go damp. It seemed suddenly very tenuous to believe that anything would stay hidden, that she could successfu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,191 reviews

Moods

tense 73%
dark 69%
mysterious 39%
reflective 20%
sad 19%
emotional 16%
challenging 15%
adventurous 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 32%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.48

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