The Auctioneer by Joan Samson

The Auctioneer

Joan Samson

235 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics horror thriller dark tense slow-paced
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One of the finest and best-selling horror novels of the 1970s returns at last to chill a new generation of readersIn the isolated farming community of Harlowe, New Hampshire, where life has changed little over the past several decades, John Moore ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 84%
mysterious 36%
emotional 27%
sad 25%
challenging 17%
reflective 13%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.78

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