Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan

Long Black Veil

Jennifer Finney Boylan

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan is a gripping and emotional page-turner that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of the human experience, particularly those who have a strong interest in LGBTQIA+ themes, family dynamics, and the power of confronting the past to heal and find truth.

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Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2017 For fans of Donna Tartt and Megan Abbott, a novel about a woman whose family and identity are threatened by the secrets of her past, from the New York Times bestselling author of She's Not There On a warm Aug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
dark 62%
emotional 56%
reflective 37%
tense 27%
challenging 21%
sad 18%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 38%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.27

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