The Short Straw by Holly Seddon

The Short Straw

Holly Seddon

368 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller emotional medium-paced

Description

Leaving isn't safe... But staying would be deadly. Three sisters find themselves lost in a storm at night, and seek safety at Moirthwaite Manor, where their mother once worked. They are shocked to find the isolated mansion that loomed so large th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 45%
tense 45%
emotional 36%
adventurous 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.17

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