La Digue by Michael McDowell

244 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror dark slow-paced

Description

Tandis que la ville se remet à peine d'une crue dévastatrice, le chantier d'une digue censée la protéger charrie son lot de conséquences : main d'œuvre incontrôlable, courants capricieux, disparitions inquiétantes.Pendant ce temps, dans le clan Ca...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 78%
tense 44%
adventurous 21%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 39%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.95

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