The Retreat by Mark Edwards

The Retreat

Mark Edwards

335 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets.Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl’s body was...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,033 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 82%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
sad 31%
adventurous 25%
challenging 9%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 48%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.87

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