The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle

The Devil in Silver

Victor LaValle

432 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

Pepper is a rambunctious big man, minor-league troublemaker, working-class hero (in his own mind), and, suddenly, the surprised inmate of a budget-strapped mental institution in Queens, New York. He’s not mentally ill, but that doesn’t seem to mat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 981 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 63%
tense 56%
emotional 51%
sad 40%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
funny 24%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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