The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters

The Paying Guests

Sarah Waters

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced

564 pages | first published 2014

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It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants life...
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Summary of 4412 reviews

Moods

tense 72%
emotional 67%
dark 64%
mysterious 34%
sad 26%
reflective 24%
challenging 15%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 26%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 30% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.43

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