448 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553277838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
"A contemporary novel of masterful horror replete with magic, fantasy, and more than a little stylish sensuality."--The Washington Post Phil Hastings was a lucky man--he had money, a growing reputation as a screenwriter, a happy, loving family wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
adventurous 60%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Animal deathModerate
Death, Kidnapping, Car accidentMinor
Addiction, Murder, Colonisation
448 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553277838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
"A contemporary novel of masterful horror replete with magic, fantasy, and more than a little stylish sensuality."--The Washington Post Phil Hastings was a lucky man--he had money, a growing reputation as a screenwriter, a happy, loving family wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
adventurous 60%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Animal deathModerate
Death, Kidnapping, Car accidentMinor
Addiction, Murder, Colonisation