A review by jessicathornsberry
The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Definitely worth the read, I watched the movie first and then read the book. Maybe that’s why I loved the book so much? I loved the setting ranging from the 40s to the 60s in the American midwest and Appalachia. Southern Gothic vibes. The pacing is masterful, readers are never bored. The detached, omniscient narrator powerfully allows readers into the skins of multiple characters. 
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