Half the Battle by Elle Thorpe

296 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery romance dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

At the edge of a cliff, in the pouring rain, the man I once loved attacks me. His fingers tear at my flesh, his breath hot in my ear as he spews venomous words of hate and promises of death.My only hope is Scythe. The psychopath locked away inside...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 63%
emotional 60%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 27%
funny 22%
challenging 20%
sad 13%
hopeful 8%
reflective 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 20% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.25

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