The Need by Helen Phillips

The Need

Helen Phillips

272 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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***LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION*** "An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers" (Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Glass Hotel). The Need, which finds a mother of two y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,923 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 76%
tense 66%
emotional 48%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
sad 18%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 38% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.3

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