Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

Chasing the Boogeyman

Richard Chizmar

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction crime horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The acclaimed NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling novel of small-town evil that 'is genuinely chilling and something brand-new and exciting' (Stephen King) and 'unforgettable' (Harlan Coben). Summer 1988: the mutilated bodies of several missi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,359 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 84%
tense 52%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
reflective 16%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 44% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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