The Mission House by Carys Davies
The Mission House

Carys Davies

The Mission House

Carys Davies

272 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the prize-winning author of West, a collision between old and new, east and west, in a former British hill station in contemporary South India. Fleeing the dark undercurrents of contemporary life in Britain, Hilary Byrd takes refuge in Ooty,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 23%
dark 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 15%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 87% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.45

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