The Widows by Jess Montgomery

The Widows

Kinship #1

Jess Montgomery

11 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Inspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff, The Widows by Jess Montgomery is a powerful debut about two women's search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community. Kinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross l...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 247 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 70%

emotional: 60%

sad: 35%

tense: 35%

dark: 30%

adventurous: 25%

hopeful: 25%

informative: 20%

challenging: 15%

inspiring: 15%

reflective: 15%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
61% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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