The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

The Retreat

Sarah Pearse

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

368 pages | first published 2022

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium, a Reese's Book Club pick, this is detective Elin Warner's second outing, as she uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway. Most are here to recharge a...
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Summary of 622 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 77%
dark 74%
adventurous 30%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
sad 6%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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