The Lodger by Helen Scarlett

The Lodger

Helen Scarlett

352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical

Description

This second novel from the author of The Deception of Harriet Fleet takes us back to the aftermath of the Great War in another haunting, atmospheric Gothic tale. London in 1919 was a city of ghosts and absences, haunted by the men who marched away...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 35%
hopeful 21%
reflective 21%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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