The Need by Helen Phillips

The Need

Helen Phillips

258 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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When Molly, home alone with her two young children, hears footsteps in the living room, she tries to convince herself it’s the sleep deprivation. She’s been hearing things these days. Startling at loud noises. Imagining the worst-case scenario. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,932 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 76%
tense 66%
emotional 48%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
sad 18%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.3

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