Mother in the Dark by Kayla Maiuri

Mother in the Dark

Kayla Maiuri

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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A novel about family secrets and a volatile relationship between a mother and her daughtersWhen Anna’s sister calls with an urgent message, Anna doesn’t return the call. She knows it’s about their mother.Growing up in working class Boston in an It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
dark 67%
sad 66%
reflective 61%
tense 28%
challenging 18%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 45% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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