The Lodger by Helen Scarlett

The Lodger

Helen Scarlett

346 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction historical

Description

This second novel from the author of The Deception of Harriet Fleet takes us back to the aftermath of the Great War in another haunting, atmospheric Gothic tale.London in 1919 was a city of ghosts and absences, haunted by the men who marched away ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.79

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