A Familiar Stranger by A.R. Torre

A Familiar Stranger

A.R. Torre

275 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Such a quiet and ordinary wife and mother. Who will even notice what she’s done?Lillian Smith leads an unexceptional life, writing obituaries and killing time with her inattentive husband and disconnected son. Then she meets David, a handsome stra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 642 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 60%
dark 55%
emotional 13%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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