Havoc by Christopher Bollen

256 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction literary thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Havoc by Christopher Bollen is a gripping and captivating read that will captivate fans of psychological suspense and dark, atmospheric storytelling, particularly those who enjoy exploring complex themes of mental health, the complexities of human relationships, and the struggles of isolation, making it a great fit for readers who appreciate character-driven fiction and twisty plots.

Description

Eighty-one-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt came to the Royal Karnak to escape. But not in quite the same way as most other guests who are relaxing at this threadbare luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile. Maggie, a compulsive fixer of other people...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 374 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

tense: 70%

mysterious: 68%

challenging: 21%

emotional: 19%

funny: 16%

adventurous: 14%

sad: 14%

reflective: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

32% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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