The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Deep End of the Ocean

Cappadora Family #1

Jacquelyn Mitchard

464 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 4,036 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

sad: 57%

mysterious: 36%

tense: 31%

dark: 28%

reflective: 26%

challenging: 21%

hopeful: 21%

inspiring: 7%

adventurous: 2%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
72% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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