The Schoolhouse by Sophie Ward

The Schoolhouse

Sophie Ward

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Description

Isobel lives an isolated life in North London, working at a nearby library and feeling safe if she keeps to her routines and doesn't let her thoughts stray too far into the past. But a newspaper photograph of a missing local schoolgirl and a lette...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 73%
tense 58%
emotional 47%
sad 44%
challenging 14%
hopeful 11%
reflective 11%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 74% | Plot: 18% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.4

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