John the Balladeer by David Drake, Stephen Hickman, Manly Wade Wellman, Karl Edward Wagner

295 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous medium-paced
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In John the Balladeer, Manly Wade Wellman created one of the great characters in all of horror and fantasy literature. Armed with his silver-stringed guitar and an endless trove of folk songs, John travels the backwoods of Appalachia, battling sup...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
dark 42%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 28%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.98

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