A Dark Matter by Peter Straub

A Dark Matter

Peter Straub

397 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The incomparable master of horror and suspense returns with a powerful, brilliantly terrifying novel that redefines the genre in original and unexpected ways.The charismatic and cunning Spenser Mallon is a campus guru in the 1960s, attracting the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 66%
tense 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

2.68

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