fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

585 pages | first published 2009

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An epic battle for survival begins between man and vampire in The Strain--the basis for the FX series and the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy from one of Hollywood's most inventive storytellers and a critically acclaimed thriller writer.Gui...
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Summary of 3290 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 80%
mysterious 52%
adventurous 41%
challenging 12%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
informative 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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