The House by Michael McDowell

173 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 87%
tense 59%
adventurous 18%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.11

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