The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James

The Haunting of Maddy Clare

Simone St. James

336 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A woman of limited means and even less experience must confront a vengeful spirit in this haunting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Girls and The Sun Down Motel.1920s England. Sarah Piper’s lonely, threadbare existenc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,387 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 81%
tense 56%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 25%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.81

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