The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Deep End of the Ocean

Cappadora Family #1

Jacquelyn Mitchard

448 pages first pub 1996 (view editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Deep End of the Ocean is ideal for readers drawn to emotionally intense, slow-burning explorations of familial resilience and the complexities of love and loss.

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Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 4,263 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

sad: 55%

mysterious: 35%

dark: 33%

tense: 33%

reflective: 26%

challenging: 24%

hopeful: 17%

inspiring: 6%

adventurous: 2%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
44% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
29% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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