A Dark Matter by Peter Straub

A Dark Matter

Peter Straub

397 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The incomparable master of horror and suspense returns with a powerful, brilliantly terrifying novel that redefines the genre in original and unexpected ways.The charismatic and cunning Spenser Mallon is a campus guru in the 1960s, attracting the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.68

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