The Black Painting by Neil Olson

The Black Painting

Neil Olson

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fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Black Painting is ideal for readers who enjoy unraveling dark family secrets and psychological tensions through a suspenseful, art-infused mystery that challenges the bonds of kinship and sanity.

Description

"A riveting psychological thriller, a serious dissection of a dysfunctional family and an exploration of the power of art to change lives." --Associated Press"A fast-paced psychological thriller with a fascinating set of characters. ... A real pag...

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Community Reviews

3.02
based on 136 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

dark: 75%

tense: 50%

challenging: 8%

emotional: 8%

sad: 8%

Pace

58% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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