In Bloom by Paul Tremblay

35 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror short stories mysterious fast-paced

Description

 Journalist Heidi Cohen is in Cape Cod investigating the sources of recurring toxic algae blooms along the coast. A local named Jimmy has his own theory for her. Every year the fetid growth gets worse—but it’s been going on longer than anyone know...

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Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
dark 60%
tense 31%
emotional 12%
adventurous 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

2.91

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