fiction classics horror dark tense medium-paced

398 pages | first published 1971

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The terror began so unobtrusively they might have forgotten all about it. Noises in Regan's room, an odd smell, misplaced furniture, an icy chill. Small annoyances for which Chris MacNeil Regan's actress mother, easily found plausible explanations...
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Summary of 5653 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 76%
mysterious 45%
emotional 34%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 20%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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