The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa

Rachel Hawkins

399 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set at an Italian villa with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,761 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 68%
tense 48%
emotional 25%
adventurous 15%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.63

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