The Black Tongue by Marko Hautala

The Black Tongue

Kuokkamummo #1

Marko Hautala with Jenni Salmi (Translator)

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fiction horror mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Black Tongue is ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric, slow-burning horror that intertwines folklore with psychological tension, drawing them into a chilling exploration of communal fear and buried secrets.

Description

For generations, the urban legend of Granny Hatchet has plagued the quiet residential area of Suvikyl in northern Finland. As the story goes, this immortal killer murders her victims with a hatchet, then buries the hearts in a potato field and ea...

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Community Reviews

3.28
based on 144 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 57%

tense: 50%

sad: 14%

adventurous: 7%

challenging: 7%

Pace

55% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

85% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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