The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

The Whispers

Ashley Audrain

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary thriller mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A propulsive page-turner about four families whose lives are changed when the unthinkable happens—and what is lost when we give in to our own worst impulsesOn Harlow Street, the well-to-do neighborhood couples and their children gather for a cater...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,520 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 72%
mysterious 59%
emotional 57%
sad 37%
challenging 26%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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