The Wicker Man by Anthony Shaffer, Robin Hardy

The Wicker Man

Anthony Shaffer, Robin Hardy

304 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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First published in 1978, five years after the release of the classic horror film from which it is adapted, The Wicker Man is a gripping horror classic. It is the tale of Highlands policeman, Police Sergeant Neil Howie, on the trail of a missing gi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 77%
tense 66%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.59

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