The Doll by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

464 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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It was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever. They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 83%
tense 54%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 20%
adventurous 8%
funny 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.59

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