The Vessel by Adam L. G. Nevill

The Vessel

Adam L. G. Nevill

162 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Struggling with money, raising a child alone and fleeing a volatile ex, Jess McMachen accepts a job caring for an elderly patient. Flo Gardner - a disturbed shut-in and invalid. But if Jess can hold this job down, she and her daughter, Izzy, can b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 76%
mysterious 60%
emotional 23%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 32% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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