Woodworm by Layla Martínez

Woodworm

Layla Martínez with Sophie Hughes (Translator), Annie McDermott (Translator)

149 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Woodworm by Layla Martínez is a gripping and atmospheric read that will captivate fans of dark, suspenseful storytelling, particularly those who appreciate explorations of women's empowerment, the complexities of family dynamics, and the haunting legacies of historical trauma.

Description

The house breathes. The house contains bodies and secrets. The house is visited by ghosts, by angels that line the roof like insects, and by saints that burn the bedsheets with their haloes. It was built by a smalltime hustler as a means of contro...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 1,566 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

mysterious: 71%

tense: 51%

reflective: 28%

sad: 28%

emotional: 23%

challenging: 18%

adventurous: 2%

funny: 2%


Pace

47% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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