895 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
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Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub.Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to thri...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
emotional 47%
tense 37%
reflective 30%
sad 25%
funny 20%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Ableism, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship895 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub.Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to thri...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
emotional 47%
tense 37%
reflective 30%
sad 25%
funny 20%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Ableism, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship