The House of Whispers by Laura Purcell

The House of Whispers

Laura Purcell

10 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

A gothic tale set in a rambling house by the sea in which a maid cares for a mute old woman with a mysterious past, alongside her superstitious staff--from the author of The Silent Companions.A perfect spooky read Consumption has ravaged Louise...

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Community Reviews Summary of 879 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 86%
tense 62%
sad 25%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
reflective 8%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 46% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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