Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller

Bitter Orange

Claire Fuller

279 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

A suspenseful novel about deception, sexual obsession and atonement, from the prize-winning author of Our Endless Numbered Days From the attic of a dilapidated English country house, she sees them - Cara first: dark and beautiful, clinging to a ma...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 77%
tense 40%
emotional 35%
reflective 32%
sad 27%
challenging 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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