The Lost Girls by Heather Young

The Lost Girls

Heather Young

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

A stunning debut novel that examines the price of loyalty, the burden of regret, the meaning of salvation, and the sacrifices we make for those we loveIn the summer of 1935, six-year-old Emily Evans vanishes from her family’s vacation home on a re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 741 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 77%
emotional 59%
sad 51%
tense 29%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.65

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