The Bad Daughter by Joy Fielding

The Bad Daughter

Joy Fielding

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A voice mail from her estranged sister, Melanie, sends Robin into a full-blown panic attack: Their father, his second wife, and his twelve-year-old stepdaughter have been shot -- likely in a home invasion -- and are in critical condition. As she a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 66%
tense 58%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | Character: 25% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.32

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