Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum

Helpmeet

Naben Ruthnum

75 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A stunning new horror novella from Naben Ruthnum. A powerful work of possession and transformation. It's 1900, and Louise Wilk is taking her dying husband home to Buffalo where he grew up. Dr. Edward Wilk is wasting away from an aggressive and deb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 74%
tense 28%
sad 21%
challenging 14%
reflective 11%
emotional 8%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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