Red by Jack Ketchum

204 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime horror thriller dark fast-paced

Description

The old man hears them before he sees them, the three boys coming over the hill, disturbing the peace by the river where he's fishing. He smells gun oil too, too much oil on a brand-new shotgun. These aren't hunters, they're rich kids who don't ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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