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dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fantastically written story of generational religious trauma set in Appalachia of the 1930s and '40s. The world of the story is immersive, based on many real experiences of the author and his family. The dialogue is sharp, quippy, and impressively natural. The characters feel deep and real. The horror is delightfully creepy. The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star read for me is just some indeterminate "it" factor - otherwise, I think this is perfectly executed and does exactly what it set out to do.