The Dry by Jane Harper

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper.In the grip of the worst drought in a century, the farming community of Kiewarra is facing life and death choices daily when three m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,394 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 73%
tense 64%
emotional 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 17%
challenging 12%
reflective 9%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 38% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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