The Woman in the Castello by Kelsey James

The Woman in the Castello

Kelsey James

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Set in 1960s Italy, this stylish, atmospheric debut spins a bewitching web of ruthless ambition, family secrets, and the consequences of forbidden love, as an ambitious American actress snags the starring role in a mysterious horror movie shooting...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 76%
dark 61%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 9%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 84% | Plot: 10% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.69

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