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 183 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 80%
emotional 80%
tense 80%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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