Loam by Scott Heim

37 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark medium-paced

Description

When three siblings return to their hometown for their estranged father’s funeral, burying the ghosts of the past proves to be impossible in this chilling story by the author of Mysterious Skin.Forty years ago, triplets Miriam, Louise, and Edward ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
tense 14%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.31

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