Mr. Shivers by Robert Jackson Bennett

352 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

It is the time of the Great Depression. Thousands have left their homes looking for a better life, a new life. But Marcus Connelly is not one of them. He searches for one thing, and one thing only. Revenge. Because out there, riding the rails, sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 70%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.25

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