Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In this timeless, mythical tale of unforgiving justice and elusive grace, rural Mississippi townsfolk shoulder the pain of generations as something dangerous lurks in the enigmatic kudzu of the woods.The town of Red Bluff, Mississippi, has seen be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 54%
sad 50%
tense 45%
emotional 25%
reflective 16%
challenging 12%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.67

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