254 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781941147634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
"The finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Readers of weak constitution should beware." - Publishers Weekly "McDowell has a flair for the gruesome." - Washington Post Welcome to Babylon, a typical sleepy Alabama small ...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 63%
sad 25%
emotional 19%
challenging 10%
adventurous 3%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | A mix: 33% | Character: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Animal deathMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Child death
254 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781941147634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
"The finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Readers of weak constitution should beware." - Publishers Weekly "McDowell has a flair for the gruesome." - Washington Post Welcome to Babylon, a typical sleepy Alabama small ...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 63%
sad 25%
emotional 19%
challenging 10%
adventurous 3%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | A mix: 33% | Character: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Animal deathMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Child death