The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre

The Cliff House

Chris Brookmyre

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

One hen weekend, seven secrets... but only one worth killing forJen's hen party is going to be out of control...She's rented a luxury getaway on its own private island. The helicopter won't be back for seventy-two hours. They are alone. They think...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
tense 78%
dark 60%
adventurous 26%
emotional 23%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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