The Cook by Harry Kressing

The Cook

Harry Kressing

256 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction horror dark slow-paced
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The Cook opens with Conrad, nearly seven feet tall, gaunt, and dressed all in black, arriving on his bicycle in the town of Cobb. He quickly secures a job as cook for the wealthy Hill family, winning their hearts and stomachs with his delectable d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 66%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.62

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