Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd

Mr. Flood's Last Resort

Jess Kidd

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets.Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 902 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 58%
funny 37%
emotional 29%
sad 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 11%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 26%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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