Island by Richard Laymon

512 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction horror dark fast-paced
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Description

When eight people are shipwrecked on a deserted island they take solace in the fact that at least they have fresh water, food and firewood. Now all they have to do is sit tight until they're rescued. There's just one problem - they're not alone. I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 84%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.4

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