The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle

The Devil in Silver

Victor LaValle

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

432 pages | first published 2012

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Pepper is a rambunctious big man, minor-league troublemaker, working-class hero (in his own mind), and, suddenly, the surprised inmate of a budget-strapped mental institution in Queens, New York. He’s not mentally ill, but that doesn’t seem to mat...
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Summary of 529 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 58%
tense 58%
emotional 41%
challenging 31%
sad 29%
reflective 26%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 19%
funny 19%
inspiring 12%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 33%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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