La Fortune by Michael McDowell

251 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror dark reflective tense slow-paced

Description

 Le clan Caskey se développe et se transforme. Certaines branches font face à la mort, d’autres ­accueillent la vie. Entre rapprochements inattendus, haines sourdes et séparations inévitables, les relations évoluent. ­Miriam, ­désormais à la tête ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 71%
emotional 33%
tense 23%
adventurous 22%
sad 15%
reflective 14%
funny 5%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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