The Vanishing by Wendy Webb

The Vanishing

Wendy Webb

399 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction horror mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Recently widowed and rendered penniless by her Ponzi-scheming husband, Julia Bishop is eager to start anew. So when a stranger appears on her doorstep with a job offer, she finds herself accepting the mysterious yet unique position: caretaker to h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 73%
tense 52%
emotional 29%
adventurous 17%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.39

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