Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum

Helpmeet

Naben Ruthnum

94 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A stunning new horror novella from Naben Ruthnum. A powerful work of possession and transformation. It's 1900, and Louise Wilk is taking her dying husband home to Buffalo where he grew up. Dr. Edward Wilk is wasting away from an aggressive and deb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 73%
tense 28%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
reflective 15%
emotional 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 30%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 42% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.99

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