The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Good Son

Jacquelyn Mitchard

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard comes the gripping, emotionally charged novel of a mother who must help her son after he is convicted of a devastating crime. What do you do when the person you love best becomes unrecog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
emotional 57%
tense 55%
mysterious 53%
reflective 38%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 47%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.39

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