The Vanishing by Wendy Webb

The Vanishing

Wendy Webb

291 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction horror mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Recently widowed and rendered penniless by her Ponzi-scheming husband, Julia Bishop is eager to start anew. So when a stranger appears on her doorstep with a job offer, she finds herself accepting the mysterious yet unique position: caretaker to h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 68%
tense 48%
emotional 20%
adventurous 17%
sad 10%
reflective 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 25%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.39

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