fiction horror emotional slow-paced

187 pages | first published 1983

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Wartime in Perdido jolted the sleepy little Alabama town as new people entered the community. Outsiders would invade the comfort of the wealthy Caskeys and take their daughters.This, though, was the part of the master plan of Elinor Caskey, who wo...
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Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 84%
tense 46%
emotional 34%
adventurous 23%
sad 23%
reflective 11%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 40%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 47%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 42% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.2

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