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597 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743475983
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 02 September 2003
Description
Working to rebuild her law practice after her son commits suicide, Angela Toussaint journeys to the family home where the suicide took place, hoping for answers, and discovers an invisible, evil force that is driving locals to acts of violence.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 73%
emotional 59%
sad 32%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child death, MurderModerate
Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship
597 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743475983
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 02 September 2003
Description
Working to rebuild her law practice after her son commits suicide, Angela Toussaint journeys to the family home where the suicide took place, hoping for answers, and discovers an invisible, evil force that is driving locals to acts of violence.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 73%
emotional 59%
sad 32%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child death, MurderModerate
Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship