The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

10 hours, 36 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium, a Reese's Book Club pick, this is detective Elin Warner's second outing, as she uncovers the truth behind the suspicious deaths on a stunning island getaway. Most are here to recharge a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 860 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 75%
tense 75%
adventurous 31%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
sad 7%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.66

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