The Drowning Lesson by Jane Shemilt

The Drowning Lesson

Jane Shemilt

400 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

Emma and Adam are doctors at the top of their fields and so when they are offered the chance to take their three children to Africa for a year for a research placement it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. It's going to be an experience the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.39

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