The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

Laura Purcell

fiction historical horror dark mysterious fast-paced

384 pages | first published 2017

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Some doors are locked for a reason...Newly married, newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband's crumbling country estate, The Bridge.With her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie onl...
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Summary of 3586 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 92%
tense 75%
emotional 21%
sad 18%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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