52 pages 1 hour read

Rachel Hawkins

The Villa

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Rachel Hawkins' The Villa delivers an engaging plot with well-developed characters, enveloping readers in its atmospheric setting. Critics praise its blend of mystery and romance, though some feel the pacing drags in parts. Overall, the novel is seen as a captivating read with a few minor flaws that don't significantly detract from the experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Villa?

Readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with a gothic twist will appreciate The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. Fans of Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10 or Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will find the novel's blend of suspense, complex characters, and rich settings particularly engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Historical Fiction
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: The Past