The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey

The Pale House Devil

Richard Kadrey

128 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror dark funny mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A gripping, snappy creature feature from the master of horror noir about two detectives—one dead, one living—hired by an embittered old landowner to banish a bloody cosmic monster from his ancestral home, perfect for fans of Cassandra Khaw, Charle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 60%
adventurous 52%
mysterious 48%
tense 28%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 4%
challenging 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 91%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.68

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