The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

Simone St. James

330 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Sarah Piper's lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist a ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis-rich, handsome, scarred by World War I, and obsessed with ghosts- has been summoned to investigate the spirit of ninet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 80%
tense 53%
emotional 33%
sad 32%
adventurous 27%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 43% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.8

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