The Guest by Emma Cline

The Guest

Emma Cline

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome.A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she's been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city.With few ...

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Moods

dark 76%
tense 67%
mysterious 36%
reflective 28%
sad 22%
emotional 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 31%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.63

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