The Fever by Megan Abbott

The Fever

Megan Abbott

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

The panic unleashed by a mysterious contagion threatens the bonds of family and community in a seemingly idyllic suburban community. The Nash family is close-knit. Tom is a popular teacher, father of two teens: Eli, a hockey star and girl magnet,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,330 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 74%
tense 50%
emotional 24%
reflective 16%
sad 11%
challenging 9%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.08

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