900 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613470978
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Centipede Press
Publication date: 28 August 1983
Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub. Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to th...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
emotional 46%
tense 34%
reflective 28%
sad 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Ableism, Racism, Violence900 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613470978
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Centipede Press
Publication date: 28 August 1983
Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub. Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to th...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
emotional 46%
tense 34%
reflective 28%
sad 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Ableism, Racism, Violence