The Girl in the Letter by Emily Gunnis

The Girl in the Letter

Emily Gunnis

384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A heartbreaking letter. A girl locked away. A mystery to be solved.1956. When Ivy Jenkins falls pregnant she is sent in disgrace to St Margaret's, a dark, brooding house for unmarried mothers. Her baby is adopted against her will. Ivy will never l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 720 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 70%
mysterious 68%
sad 64%
tense 50%
reflective 28%
challenging 18%
adventurous 16%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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