These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

These Shallow Graves

Jennifer Donnelly

512 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

The New York Times bestseller from the acclaimed author of A Northern Light, Revolution, Stepsister, and Poisoned. This thrilling mystery is perfect for fans of The Cellar and Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls. It's a story of dark secrets, dirty...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,705 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 79%
dark 62%
tense 39%
emotional 36%
challenging 17%
reflective 13%
funny 12%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 38% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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