The Family Game by Catherine Steadman

The Family Game

Catherine Steadman

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, Mr. Nobody, and The Disappearing Act. . . .THE RULES1. Listen carefully2. Do your research3. Trust no one4. Run for your lifeHarriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,300 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 83%
tense 77%
adventurous 21%
challenging 13%
emotional 11%
sad 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 42% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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