The Beguiling by Zsuzsi Gartner

The Beguiling

Zsuzsi Gartner

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

An electrifying debut from the Giller Prize-shortlisted author of Better Living Through Plastic Explosives that takes readers for a wild ride with urban-gothic flair and delectably wicked humour.Lucy is a lapsed-Catholic whose adolescent pretentio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 57%
reflective 47%
challenging 36%
funny 36%
emotional 31%
sad 31%
tense 15%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.23

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