Black Water Lilies by Michel Bussi

Black Water Lilies

Michel Bussi with Shaun Whiteside (Translator)

11 hours, 57 minutes • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

Giverny, France. During the day, the town is the home of the famous artist Claude Monet and the gardens where he painted his waterlilies. But once the tourists have gone, there is a darker side to the peaceful French village.This is the story of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 54%
tense 40%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 16%
reflective 12%
informative 8%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.87

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