The Guest by Emma Cline

The Guest

Emma Cline

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller dark tense medium-paced
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Description

A young woman pretends to be someone she isn’t in this stunning novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls.“Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,523 reviews

Moods

tense 73%
dark 70%
mysterious 39%
reflective 20%
sad 19%
emotional 16%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
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: 21% | 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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