Hold the Dark by William Giraldi

Hold the Dark

William Giraldi

224 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Written with “force and precision and grace” (John Wilwol, New York Times Book Review) Hold the Dark is a “taut and unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness” (Dennis Lehane). At the start of another pitiless winter, wolves have taken three...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 44%
sad 44%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | Plot: 44% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.35

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