fiction horror adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

173 pages | first published 1983

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The Depression came hard to most people in Perdido, Alabama, but the town's first family weathered the storm under the guidane of the indomitable Mary-Love Caskey and the increasing influence of her daughter-in-law, Elinor.Strange and malevolent w...
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Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 90%
tense 62%
adventurous 18%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 34% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

4.25

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