What Happens at Night by Peter Cameron

What Happens at Night

Peter Cameron

249 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A couple travel to a strange, snowy European city to adopt a baby, who they hope will resurrect their failing marriage. Their difficult journey leaves the wife desperately weak, and her husband worries that her apparent illness will prevent the or...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 76%
sad 47%
reflective 38%
tense 38%
emotional 23%
challenging 19%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 42% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.65

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