Katie by Michael McDowell

295 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark fast-paced

Description

KATIE KILLED FOR KICKS AND CASHEver so nimble at bashing heads with her little hammer, Katie Slapes was her parents' joy and certain fortune. As the cellar filled with corpses, the family coffers filled with cash.Pretty young Philo Drax didn't hav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 72%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 18%
sad 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.03

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