A review by readwithbells
The Elementals by Michael McDowell

dark funny sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was so fun and creative and creepy and unsettling. If I think about it for longer than a couple seconds I find myself avoiding the shadowy parts of my apartment. The characters were really unique, I loved Luker and India, and although it certainly isn’t surprising that a white man wrote this in the 80s, I wouldn’t call it problematic. Really fun horror - would read again. 
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