A review by krobart
Fear Stalks the Village by Ethel Lina White

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Although the mystery is interesting and complicated, and the novel is purposefully slow to develop, creating an atmosphere as it goes, it is perhaps a little too slow. The metaphor of fear being an entity is a little overdone. For my complete review, see https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2024/03/08/review-2326-fear-stalks-the-village/