The Guide by Peter Heller

The Guide

Peter Heller

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

'Extraordinary: a unique blend of thriller, post-Covid dystopia and paean to the healing properties of nature' 'An ever so subtly dystopian wilderness noir that speculates on the horrors of a post-pandemic society' 'Riveting... A chilling reminde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,315 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 74%
tense 65%
dark 54%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 33%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.45

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