These Shallow Graves
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
512
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
2015
YA
14-18 years
HL630L
These Shallow Graves follows Josephine Montfort, an aspiring reporter in Gilded Age New York, who investigates her father's unexpected death. As she delves deeper, Josephine confronts societal expectations and uncovers harrowing family secrets, all while striving to take control of her own future. The novel includes themes of potential violence and death by suspected suicide.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Romantic
Adventurous
Melancholic
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Jennifer Donnelly's These Shallow Graves is praised for its atmospheric historical setting and strong, independent protagonist. Critics applaud its engaging mystery and rich detail, but some note the pacing can be slow and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and mystery.
Readers who savor historical mysteries with strong female protagonists will relish These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly. Comparable to works like A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, this novel captivates those intrigued by 19th-century settings, suspenseful plot twists, and rich, evocative storytelling.
16,932 ratings
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512
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
2015
YA
14-18 years
HL630L
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