The Pretty Ones by Ania Ahlborn

The Pretty Ones

Ania Ahlborn

100 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction horror short stories thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

New York, 1977. The sweltering height of the Summer of Sam. The entire city is gripped with fear, but all Nell Sullivan worries about is whether or not she’ll ever make a friend. The self-proclaimed “Plain Jane” does her best to fit in with the gi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
sad 33%
emotional 13%
adventurous 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.5

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