Help for the Haunted by John Searles

Help for the Haunted

John Searles

360 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

"Part ghost story, part coming-of-age story, John Searles' Help for the Haunted is a dazzling, dark portrait of a troubled family beset by the supernatural. Searles ratchets up the tension with every passing chapter, and delivers authentic and wel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 780 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
sad 57%
emotional 28%
reflective 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.46

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