The Book of the Baku by R.L. Boyle

The Book of the Baku

R.L. Boyle

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror dark tense medium-paced
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Sean hasn’t spoken a word since he was put into care. When he is sent to live with his grandad, a retired author and total stranger, Sean suddenly finds himself living an affluent life, nothing like the estate he grew up in, where gangs run the st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 80%
emotional 60%
mysterious 60%
sad 46%
reflective 33%
challenging 20%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.12

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