The Fortune by Michael McDowell

172 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror dark reflective tense slow-paced
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Under Elinor's guidance, the Caskey family prospered after the war, not knowing that a dark infernal force was growing in their midst. And Frances, Elinor's favorite daughter, never understood her strange yearning for the Perdido River....until th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 599 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 75%
emotional 28%
tense 23%
adventurous 19%
sad 11%
reflective 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 43% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.99

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