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254 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781941147634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
"The finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Readers of weak constitution should beware." - Publishers Weekly "McDowell has a flair for the gruesome." - Washington Post Welcome to Babylon, a typical sleepy Alabama small ...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 67%
sad 35%
emotional 23%
challenging 10%
adventurous 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 43% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Child death
254 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781941147634
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
"The finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Readers of weak constitution should beware." - Publishers Weekly "McDowell has a flair for the gruesome." - Washington Post Welcome to Babylon, a typical sleepy Alabama small ...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 67%
sad 35%
emotional 23%
challenging 10%
adventurous 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 43% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Pregnancy, Child death