The American Girl by Monika Fagerholm

528 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In 1969, a young girl makes a trip from Coney Island to the swampy coastland on the rural outskirts of Helsinki, Finland. There, her death will immediately become part of local mythology, furnishing boys and girls with fodder for endless romantic ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.47

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