The Swallows by Kristen Clanton

The Swallows

Kristen Clanton

252 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In the Black Mountain region, Fullmouth is a town of women and children. When local mothers start dying, the town is panicked. At first, the citizens believe the deaths are suicides. Yet fifteen-year-old Pearl is unconvinced. Pearl has known visio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
sad 50%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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