The Amulet by Michael McDowell

The Amulet

Michael McDowell

10 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 1979 (editions) user-added

fiction horror dark tense fast-paced
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" O]ne of the best writers of horror in this or any other country." - Peter Straub  "One of the genre's most underrated writers . . . enjoyably nasty." - Poppy Z. Brite  "A must-read for horror fiction fans. . . . Obtain The Amulet by any means ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 72%
mysterious 68%
emotional 18%
funny 16%
sad 14%
adventurous 10%
challenging 6%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.98

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