It Could Never Happen Here by Eithne Shortall

It Could Never Happen Here

Eithne Shortall

400 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Beverley Franklin will do whatever it takes to protect her local school’s reputation.So when a scandal involving her own daughter threatens to derail the annual school musical’s appearance on national television, Beverley goes into overdrive.But i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 40%
funny 34%
lighthearted 34%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
sad 15%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.79

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