A helping hand by Celia Dale

A helping hand

Celia Dale

169 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark sad medium-paced

Description

Josh and Maisie Evans are Good Samaritans and enjoy lending a helping hand to lonely elderly ladies. Auntie Flo had lived with them for years until her death, leaving the Evans's her Estate, such as it was. It is natural, therefore, when they meet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 57%
sad 45%
mysterious 40%
emotional 25%
funny 15%
challenging 12%
reflective 7%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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