Before We Were Strangers by Brenda Novak

Before We Were Strangers

Brenda Novak

400 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Something happened to her mother that night. Something no one wants to talk about. But she's determined to uncover her family's dark secrets, even if they bury her. Five-year-old Sloane McBride couldn't sleep that night. Her parents were arguing a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 535 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
emotional 70%
dark 47%
tense 38%
sad 20%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 29% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.56

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