The Cormorant by Stephen Gregory

The Cormorant

Stephen Gregory

148 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction horror adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

A young family receives a surprise when old Uncle Ian dies and leaves them a cottage in north Wales. For Ian’s nephew and his wife Ann, it seems a stroke of incredible good fortune, enabling them to leave their life in the city for a newfound free...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 61%
tense 61%
sad 46%
challenging 38%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.45

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