The Darlings of the Asylum by Noel O'Reilly

The Darlings of the Asylum

Noel O'Reilly with Madeleine Leslay (Narrator)

12 hours, 2 minutes missing pub info (editions)

fiction crime historical thriller

Description

To marry is madness. To escape is impossible.I must pull myself together. I had to find Dr Rastrick and demand my immediate release. My stomach knotted at the prospect, but I knew I was perfectly sane and that he must see reason.In 1886, a respect...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 62%
tense 51%
emotional 40%
sad 29%
challenging 24%
reflective 16%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.2

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