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The Dead Smile by F. Marion Crawford

emmaannmarie's review against another edition

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

2.75

quantumlobster's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

umrah's review against another edition

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4.0

Fascinatingly creepy and atmospheric!

rachelmcg2004's review

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Wow this one was a doozy. I can’t even rate it - it was so profoundly poetic and yet so plot wise pathetic that I cannot even put it in the middle. My rating must be none - however I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to be throughly spooked and icked out this Halloween season.

hann_thea's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Haunting and with a catchy (but also predictable) mystery. Looking foreward to read more by him, especially during spooky october. 

clayton_sanborn's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Fire Walk with Me for patriarchy under feudalism instead of capitalism 

nooker's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

4.0

caroline_carnivorous's review against another edition

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4.0

So spooky! Perfect for an October read. I only wish it was longer, but it was quite effective! I imagine it was terrifying at the time.
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