Madam by Phoebe Wynne

Madam

Phoebe Wynne

fiction historical mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2021

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A riveting, modern gothic debut with shades of The Secret History, The Stepford Wives, and a dash of Circe, set at a secretive all girls' boarding school perched on a craggy Scottish peninsula. For 150 years, high above rocky Scottish cliffs, Cald...
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Summary of 1086 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 81%
tense 59%
challenging 24%
emotional 22%
sad 15%
reflective 8%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 28% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 39% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.32

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