The War by Michael McDowell

The War

Blackwater #4

Michael McDowell

187 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror emotional slow-paced

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 74%
tense 39%
emotional 32%
adventurous 26%
sad 14%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.03

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