A review by weeta
The Elementals by Michael McDowell

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

To anyone who has witnessed the truth that sand and summer are the true horror in life, you’ll love the premise of this book! It starts out with a bang and then takes a long, excruciating slog to get to any suspense or intrigue. The characters are not particularly appealing or well-developed and it’s hard to keep track of the family tree at first. Once the scary bits start coming out towards the last third of the book, it’s quite an enjoyable read.
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