The Friend by Dorothy Koomson

The Friend

Dorothy Koomson

480 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

What secrets would you kill to keep? After her husband’s big promotion, Cece Solarin arrives in Brighton with their three children, ready to start afresh. But their new neighbourhood has a deadly secret. Three weeks earlier, Yvonne, a very popular...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
tense 75%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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