The Store by Bentley Little

The Store

Bentley Little

418 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark tense slow-paced

Description

In a small Arizona town, a man counts his blessings: a loving wife, two teenage daughters, and a job that allows him to work at home. Then "The Store" announces plans to open a local outlet, which will surely finish off the small downtown shops. H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 85%
mysterious 78%
challenging 14%
funny 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.63

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