Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional medium-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs of Babel, a taut, emotionally wrenching story of how a seemingly “normal” family could become desperate enough to leave everything behind and move to a “family camp” in New Hampshire–a life-ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 58%
tense 50%
funny 41%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.5

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