The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa

Rachel Hawkins

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2023

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As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend.Villa Aestas i...
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Summary of 560 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 66%
tense 53%
emotional 25%
reflective 16%
adventurous 14%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 29%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 22% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 45% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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