The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

The Distant Hours

Kate Morton

674 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Garden mesmerizes readers with a haunting tale of long-buried secrets and the twists of fate that can alter lives forever.This enthralling romantic thriller pays homage to the classics of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,343 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 60%
emotional 59%
sad 51%
reflective 32%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 32% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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