352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593198056
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 28 January 2020
Description
A man must confront a terrifying evil in this captivating horror novel that's "as much F. Scott Fitzgerald as Dean Koontz."* Haunted by memories of the Great War, failed academic Frank Nichols and his wife have arrived in the sleepy Georgia town o...
Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
mysterious 74%
sad 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
reflective 7%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, Child deathMinor
Sexual assault, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship
352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593198056
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 28 January 2020
Description
A man must confront a terrifying evil in this captivating horror novel that's "as much F. Scott Fitzgerald as Dean Koontz."* Haunted by memories of the Great War, failed academic Frank Nichols and his wife have arrived in the sleepy Georgia town o...
Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
mysterious 74%
sad 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
reflective 7%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, Child deathMinor
Sexual assault, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship