The Schoolhouse by Sophie Ward

The Schoolhouse

Sophie Ward

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious sad medium-paced
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Isobel lives an isolated life in North London, working at a nearby library and feeling safe if she keeps to her routines and doesn't let her thoughts stray too far into the past. But a newspaper photograph of a missing local schoolgirl and a lette...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 70%
tense 62%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
hopeful 9%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 31% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.32

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