Loam by Scott Heim
Loam

Scott Heim

41 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark medium-paced

Description

When three siblings return to their hometown for their estranged father’s funeral, burying the ghosts of the past proves to be impossible in this chilling story by the author of Mysterious Skin . Forty years ago, triplets Miriam, Louise, and Edwar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 76%
emotional 23%
sad 17%
tense 17%
reflective 11%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.3

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