Before We Were Strangers by Brenda Novak

Before We Were Strangers

Brenda Novak

384 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Something happened to her mother that night. Something no one wants to talk about. But she's determined to uncover her family's dark secrets, even if they bury her. Five-year-old Sloane McBride couldn't sleep that night. Her parents were arguing a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
emotional 70%
dark 50%
tense 41%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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