The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian

The Girls in the Stilt House

Kelly Mustian

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Set in 1920s Mississippi, this debut Southern novel weaves a beautiful and harrowing story of two teenage girls cast in an unlikely partnership through murder--perfect for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing and If the Creek Don't Rise.Ada promised...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,686 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 57%
dark 42%
tense 41%
adventurous 30%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 23%
reflective 20%
inspiring 11%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 24%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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