The Guest by Emma Cline

The Guest

Emma Cline

368 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A young woman pretends to be someone she isn't in this stunning novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The GirlsSummer is coming to a close on Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome...One misstep at a dinner party and the older man ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 61%
reflective 52%
emotional 47%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 28%
sad 19%
challenging 14%
funny 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.64

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