The Villa by Ruth Kelly

The Villa

Ruth Kelly

432 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Death and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper. It's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 72%
mysterious 67%
emotional 21%
challenging 18%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
reflective 11%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 31% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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