Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd

Mr. Flood's Last Resort

Jess Kidd

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets.Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 828 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 61%
funny 38%
emotional 31%
sad 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 12%
reflective 9%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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