The Distant Dead by Heather Young

The Distant Dead

Heather Young

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A young boy finds himself at the center of a murder mystery in this timely and twisty thriller from the author of the acclaimed The Lost Girls—a compelling and indelible story set in small town America that examines the burden of guilt, the bitter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 83%
emotional 67%
sad 55%
tense 44%
reflective 25%
adventurous 16%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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