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352 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780871139528
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication date: 23 February 2007
Description
The acclaimed author of The Devil of Nanking returns with a riveting, disturbing thriller of religious fanatics, hoax debunkers, and the dark side of belief. Journalist Joe Oakes makes a living exposing supernatural hoaxes, but when he visits a se...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 75%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
adventurous 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
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Torture, Murder, Suicide
352 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780871139528
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication date: 23 February 2007
Description
The acclaimed author of The Devil of Nanking returns with a riveting, disturbing thriller of religious fanatics, hoax debunkers, and the dark side of belief. Journalist Joe Oakes makes a living exposing supernatural hoaxes, but when he visits a se...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 75%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
adventurous 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Murder, Suicide