In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt

In the House in the Dark of the Woods

Laird Hunt

224 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Once upon a time there was and there wasn't a woman who went to the woods.In this disorienting horror story, a young woman sets off to pick berries in the depths of the forest, but can't find her way home again. Or perhaps she has fled or abandone...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,957 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 82%
adventurous 39%
tense 34%
challenging 28%
reflective 14%
sad 9%
emotional 8%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 39%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.37

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