Foe by Iain Reid

Foe

Iain Reid

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction challenging dark fast-paced

Description

Foe is a tale of implacably mounting peril that feels all the more terrifying for being told in such a quiet, elegantly stripped-down voice. Iain Reid knows how to do 'ominous' as well as anyone I've ever read." --Scott Smith, author of The Ruins ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,092 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 62%
tense 62%
reflective 33%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
sad 12%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 31% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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