The Omen by David Seltzer

The Omen

The Omen #1

David Seltzer

202 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Now updated, this classic tale of the antichrist who comes to Earth in the form of a young boy is available in time for 20th Century Fox's contemporary remake of the 1976 classic film, starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, and Mia Farrow, schedul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 73%
mysterious 61%
sad 16%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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