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895 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub.Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to thri...
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
emotional 49%
tense 45%
reflective 29%
sad 28%
funny 18%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse895 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Michael McDowell was proclaimed “the finest writer of paperback originals in America” by Stephen King, and “one of the best writers of horror in this country” by Peter Straub.Now, McDowell’s masterpiece—the serial novel, Blackwater—returns to thri...
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
emotional 49%
tense 45%
reflective 29%
sad 28%
funny 18%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse