The High House by Jessie Greengrass

The High House

Jessie Greengrass

277 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Crisis slid from distant threat to imminent probability and we tuned it out like static Francesca is Caro's stepmother, and Pauly's mother. A scientist, she can see what is going to happen. The high house was once her holiday home; now looked af...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 73%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
dark 41%
tense 26%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.13

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