The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

The Distant Hours

Kate Morton

562 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Garden mesmerizes readers with a haunting tale of long-buried secrets and the twists of fate that can alter lives forever. This enthralling romantic thriller pays homage to the classics of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,865 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 62%
emotional 58%
sad 45%
reflective 28%
tense 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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