The Other by Thomas Tryon

The Other

Thomas Tryon

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

281 pages | first published 1971

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Entranced and terrified, the reader of The Other is swept up in the life of a Connecticut country town in the thirties—and in the fearful mysteries that slowly darken and overwhelm it.Originally published in 1971, The Other is one of the most infl...
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Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 93%
tense 73%
challenging 26%
emotional 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.53

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