The Spite House: A Novel by Johnny Compton
The Spite House: A Novel
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Johnny Compton
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The Spite House: A Novel

Johnny Compton

272 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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A terrifying Gothic thriller about grief and death and the depths of a father's love, Johnny Compton's The Spite House is a stunning debut by a horror master in the making—The Babadook meets A Head Full of Ghosts in Texas Hill Country.Eric Ross is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,828 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 82%
tense 70%
emotional 36%
sad 21%
challenging 16%
adventurous 12%
reflective 7%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 39% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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