The Darlings of the Asylum by Noel O'Reilly

The Darlings of the Asylum

Noel O'Reilly

384 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction crime historical thriller

Description

To marry is madness. To escape is impossible. I must pull myself together. I had to find Dr Rastrick and demand my immediate release. My stomach knotted at the prospect, but I knew I was perfectly sane and that he must see reason. In 1886, a respe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 74%
tense 55%
emotional 40%
challenging 29%
sad 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.19

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