The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

Laura Purcell

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious fast-paced
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Some doors are locked for a reason...Newly married, newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband's crumbling country estate, The Bridge.With her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie onl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,807 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 90%
tense 75%
emotional 21%
sad 20%
challenging 7%
adventurous 5%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 34% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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