The Black Tongue by Marko Hautala

The Black Tongue

Kuokkamummo #1

Marko Hautala with Jenni Salmi (Translator)

323 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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For generations, the urban legend of Granny Hatchet has plagued the quiet residential area of Suvikylä 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 Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 50%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.25

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