A Helping Hand by Celia Dale

A Helping Hand

Celia Dale with Jenn Ashworth (Contributor)

fiction horror mystery dark sad medium-paced

190 pages | first published 1969

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Middle-aged Josh and Maisie Evans lead an unremarkable, unassuming life. When Auntie Flo, who has lived with them for years, dies and leaves them her Estate, they head to Italy on holiday, to take in the sea air and let the sun soak into their bon...
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Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
emotional 22%
challenging 14%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 28% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.95

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