The Short Straw by Holly Seddon

The Short Straw

Holly Seddon

320 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller emotional medium-paced
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Three sisters find themselves lost in a storm at night, and seek safety at Moirthwaite Manor, where their mother once worked. They are shocked to find the isolated mansion that loomed so large through their troubled childhoods has long been abando...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 60%
tense 60%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.37

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