The Cruelty by Scott Bergstrom

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

When Gwendolyn Bloom's father vanishes, she sets off on a journey she never bargained for. Traveling under a new identity in a world of assassins, spies, and criminal masterminds, she uncovers a disturbing truth. To bring her father back alive, sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 77%
mysterious 72%
tense 66%
challenging 22%
emotional 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.46

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