369 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425277300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 07 October 2014
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 795 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 73%
sad 25%
adventurous 19%
emotional 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25%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 relationship369 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425277300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 07 October 2014
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 795 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 73%
sad 25%
adventurous 19%
emotional 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25%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