The Amateurs by Sara Shepard

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

 Five years ago, high school senior Helena Kelly disappeared from her backyard in Dexby, Connecticut, never to be heard from again. Her family was left without any answers — without any idea who killed Helena, or why.So when eighteen-year-old Sene...

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Community Reviews Summary of 928 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
tense 53%
adventurous 46%
dark 43%
emotional 20%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.68

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