The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

The Things We Wish Were True

Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

In an idyllic small-town neighborhood, a near tragedy triggers a series of dark revelations.From the outside, Sycamore Glen, North Carolina, might look like the perfect all-American neighborhood. But behind the white picket fences lies a web of se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,262 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
emotional 50%
dark 30%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.54

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