When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

When the Stars Go Dark

Paula McLain

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Anna Hart is a seasoned missing persons detective in San Francisco with far too much knowledge of the darkest side of human nature. When tragedy strikes her personal life, Anna, desperate and numb, flees to the Northern California village of Mendo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,436 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 80%
emotional 58%
tense 55%
sad 42%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 23%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.83

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