The Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone

The Blackhouse

Carole Johnstone

13 hours, 40 minutes first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction thriller

Description

From the author of the “dark and devious...beautifully written” (Stephen King) Mirrorland comes a richly atmospheric thriller set on an isolated Scottish island where nothing is as it seems and shocking twists lie around every corner.A remote vill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 88%
tense 68%
sad 39%
emotional 34%
reflective 22%
challenging 17%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 18% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.46

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