fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced

1056 pages | first published 1990

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From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge, hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries. Demonstrating, once again, her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of legend, Anne Rice makes...
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Summary of 3098 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 81%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
adventurous 25%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
reflective 10%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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