Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith

Blackwood

Michael Farris Smith

293 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this timeless, mythical tale of unforgiving justice and elusive grace, rural Mississippi townsfolk shoulder the pain of generations as something dangerous lurks in the enigmatic kudzu of the woods.The town of Red Bluff, Mississippi, has seen be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 53%
tense 46%
sad 40%
emotional 33%
challenging 20%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.67

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