The Secret Messenger by Mandy Robotham

The Secret Messenger

Mandy Robotham

391 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War). Venice, 1943The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lion’s den as a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
adventurous 65%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
tense 34%
mysterious 28%
dark 25%
informative 25%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 16% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.81

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