The Asylum by Johan Theorin

The Asylum

Johan Theorin

415 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

A chilling Swedish psychological crime novel set between a nursery and a mental asylum, full of sinister intentions, hidden identities and dangerous secrets.

Community Reviews

3.47
based on 274 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

mysterious: 69%

tense: 61%

sad: 38%

emotional: 23%

adventurous: 15%

challenging: 7%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

38% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
58% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
90% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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