The Eighth Girl by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung

The Eighth Girl

Maxine Mei-Fung Chung

640 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Optioned by Netflix and a most anticipated book of 2020 from Bustle, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, and LitHub An unsettling, seductive psychological thriller about a young woman with multiple personalities, perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 61%
tense 55%
challenging 52%
emotional 38%
sad 22%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 42% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 34% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.26

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