Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this timeless, mythical tale of unforgiving justice and elusive grace, rural Mississippi townsfolk shoulder the pain of generations as something dangerous lurks in the enigmatic kudzu of the woods.The town of Red Bluff, Mississippi, has seen be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 44%
sad 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.7

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