The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

The Almost Moon

Alice Sebold

291 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,966 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 52%
sad 42%
tense 42%
challenging 32%
reflective 32%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 29%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

2.56

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