The Better Sister by Alafair Burke

The Better Sister

Alafair Burke

311 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

From Alafair Burke—New York Times bestselling author of the runaway hit, The Wife—comes another twisty tale of domestic noir. When a prominent Manhattan lawyer is murdered, two estranged sisters—one the dead man’s widow, the other his ex—must set ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 896 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 60%
tense 51%
emotional 22%
challenging 17%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 44% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.64

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