The Guest by Emma Cline

The Guest

Emma Cline

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2023

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A young woman pretends to be someone she isn’t in this stunning novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls.“Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety ...
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Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
tense 55%
reflective 50%
emotional 44%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 33%
sad 16%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.52

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