The Missing Word by Concita De Gregorio

The Missing Word

Concita De Gregorio with Clarissa Botsford (Translator)

112 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Irina’s life with her husband and her twin daughters is orderly. An Italian living in Switzerland, she works as a lawyer. One day, something breaks. The marriage ends without apparent trauma, but on a weekend seemingly like any other, the girls’ f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 90%
reflective 90%
dark 63%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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