The Elementals by Michael McDowell

The Elementals

Michael McDowell with Michael Rowe (Contributor)

218 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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After a bizarre and disturbing incident at the funeral of matriarch Marian Savage, the McCray and Savage families look forward to a restful and relaxing summer at Beldame, on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, where three Victorian houses loom over the shimmer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,543 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 84%
tense 68%
funny 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 12%
emotional 11%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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