Malpertuis by John Flanders, Iain White, Jean Ray

299 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

L'oncle Cassave va mourir. Il convoque toute sa famille à son chevet dans la demeure de Malpertuis et leur dicte ses dernières volontés : que tous s'installent dans cette colossale maison de maître et que revienne, aux deux derniers survivants, sa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.9

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