A Song for Quiet by Cassandra Khaw

96 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Deacon James is a rambling bluesman straight from Georgia, a black man with troubles that he can't escape, and music that won't let him go. On a train to Arkham, he meets trouble — visions of nightmares, gaping mouths and grasping tendrils, and a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 71%
emotional 47%
tense 40%
sad 33%
challenging 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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