The Magpies by Mark Edwards

400 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Fear lives next door...When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too: the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 70%
tense 70%
emotional 37%
challenging 29%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 37%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.57

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