Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James

Silence for the Dead

Simone St. James

374 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1919, Kitty Weekes, pretty, resourceful, and on the run, falsifies her background to obtain a nursing position at Portis House, a remote hospital for soldiers left shell-shocked by the horrors of the Great War. Hiding the shame of their mental ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 73%
tense 50%
adventurous 23%
emotional 23%
sad 13%
challenging 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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