The Followers by Rebecca Wait

The Followers

Rebecca Wait

335 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary dark slow-paced

Description

On the windswept moors of northern England, a small religious cult has cut itself off from society, believing they have found meaning in a purposeless world. Led by their prophet, Nathaniel, they eagerly await the end times. But when the prophet b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 75%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
challenging 33%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.78

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