In the Night Wood by Dale Bailey

In the Night Wood

Dale Bailey

224 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Charles Hayden has been fascinated by a strange Victorian fairy tale, In the Night Wood, since he was a child. When his wife, Erin – a descendant of the author – inherits her ancestor’s house, the couple decide to make it their home. Still mournin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 88%
emotional 42%
sad 34%
tense 27%
reflective 15%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 43%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.2

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