Long Black Veil: A Novel by Jennifer Finney Boylan

Long Black Veil: A Novel

Jennifer Finney Boylan

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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For fans of Donna Tartt and Megan Abbott, a novel about a woman whose family and identity are threatened by the secrets of her past, from the New York Times bestselling author of She's Not ThereOn a warm August night in 1980, six college students ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 58%
emotional 58%
reflective 37%
tense 31%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.26

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