The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey

The Pale House Devil

Richard Kadrey

120 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror dark funny mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A gripping, snappy creature feature from the master of horror noir about two detectives—one dead, one living—hired by an embittered old landowner to banish a bloody cosmic monster from his ancestral home, perfect for fans of Cassandra Khaw, Charl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 59%
adventurous 52%
mysterious 45%
tense 26%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 43% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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