Cold Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell

Cold Moon Over Babylon

Michael McDowell

292 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Terror grows in Babylon, a typical sleepy Southern town with its throbbing sun and fog-shrouded swamps.Margaret Larkin has been robbed of her innocence -- and her life. Her killer is rich and powerful, beyond the grasp of earthly law.Now, in the m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 68%
mysterious 63%
sad 25%
emotional 19%
challenging 10%
adventurous 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 32%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 33% | Character: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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