The Vines by Shelley Nolden

The Vines

Shelley Nolden

399 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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The Vines by Shelley Nolden is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers who crave a rich blend of historical fiction, mystery, and suspense, particularly those drawn to stories of family secrets, medical experimentation, and the unbreakable bonds of love and survival.

Description

In the shadows of New York City lies the abandoned, forbidden North Brother Island, where the remains of a shuttered hospital hide the haunting memories of century-old quarantines and human experiments. The ruins conceal the scarred and beautiful ...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 214 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

mysterious: 61%

sad: 45%

emotional: 41%

tense: 38%

adventurous: 29%

challenging: 22%

informative: 9%

reflective: 9%

hopeful: 6%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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