The Second Mother by Jenny Milchman

The Second Mother

Jenny Milchman

464 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction thriller mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Opportunity: Teacher needed in one-room schoolhouse on remote island in Maine. Certification in grades K-8 a must.Julie Weathers isn't sure if she's running away or starting over, but moving to a remote island off the coast of Maine feels right fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 57%
emotional 42%
tense 42%
sad 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.04

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