The War by Michael McDowell

187 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction horror emotional slow-paced
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Wartime in Perdido jolted the sleepy little Alabama town as new people entered the community. Outsiders would invade the comfort of the wealthy Caskeys and take their daughters.This, though, was the part of the master plan of Elinor Caskey, who wo...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 1,992 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 85%

dark: 75%

tense: 41%

emotional: 28%

adventurous: 25%

sad: 12%

funny: 7%

reflective: 6%

challenging: 5%

relaxing: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

51% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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