fiction horror dark reflective tense slow-paced

172 pages | first published 1983

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Under Elinor's guidance, the Caskey family prospered after the war, not knowing that a dark infernal force was growing in their midst. And Frances, Elinor's favorite daughter, never understood her strange yearning for the Perdido River....until th...
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Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 70%
emotional 41%
tense 20%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.2

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