We Do What We Do in the Dark by Michelle Hart

We Do What We Do in the Dark

Michelle Hart

224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A novel about a young woman’s life-altering affair with a much older, married woman. Mallory is a freshman in college when she meets the woman. She sees her for the first time at the university’s gym, immediately entranced by this elegant, olde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 66%
sad 39%
dark 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 9%
tense 7%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 25% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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