Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice

774 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark slow-paced

Description

Mystery and magic combine in this masterpiece from the mistress of the vampire genre. A terrifying drama of bloodlust and betrayal is unravelling within the Blackwood Farm family. Their grand Southern mansion, set among dark cypress swamps in Loui...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,059 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 78%
emotional 57%
adventurous 26%
sad 26%
tense 21%
reflective 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.58

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