The Bayou by Arden Powell

The Bayou

Arden Powell

149 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Small-town Louisiana, 1935. When Eugene was twelve, a girl from town disappeared. Everyone said the gators must have got her when she strayed too near the bayou. No foul play, just a terrible accident. But Eugene can’t shake the conviction that M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 78%
tense 53%
sad 33%
emotional 27%
challenging 14%
reflective 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 35%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 33% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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