The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

The Mother-In-Law

Sally Hepworth

368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller reflective tense fast-paced

Description

Sally Hepworth's The Mother-in-Law is a twisty, compelling novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in murder...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
emotional 50%
tense 47%
dark 37%
reflective 26%
sad 23%
challenging 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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