The Chill by Scott Carson

The Chill

Scott Carson

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

448 pages | first published 2020

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Far upstate, in New York’s ancient forests, a drowned village lays beneath the dark, still waters of the Chilewaukee reservoir. Early in the 20th century, the town was destroyed for the greater good: bringing water to the millions living downstate...
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Summary of 373 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 89%
tense 52%
sad 20%
adventurous 18%
emotional 14%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 34%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 45% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.35

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