The Bayou by Arden Powell

The Bayou

Arden Powell

149 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious slow-paced
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Small-town Louisiana, 1935. When Eugene was twelve, a girl from town disappeared. Everyone said the gators must have got her when she strayed too near the bayou. No foul play, just a terrible accident. But Eugene can’t shake the conviction that M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 79%
tense 56%
sad 34%
emotional 29%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
adventurous 4%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 34%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 29% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 30% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.08

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