fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

513 pages | first published 2004

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It is autumn 1981 when the inconceivable comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenage boy is found, emptied of blood, the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-old Oskar is personally hoping that revenge has ...
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Summary of 4978 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 73%
mysterious 53%
emotional 36%
sad 31%
challenging 25%
adventurous 9%
reflective 9%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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