Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott

Beware the Woman

Megan Abbott

297 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, a chilling and compulsive novel about a family holiday that takes a terrifying turn. Newly married and with a baby on the way, Jacy has everything she ever wanted. When she and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 85%
mysterious 73%
emotional 24%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
reflective 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 33%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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