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Hemlock Grove

Brian McGreevy
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Hemlock Grove

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Brian McGreevy

Hemlock Grove

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional Pennsylvania Town • 1980s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hemlock Grove is a novel by Brian McGreevy that unfolds in a small Pennsylvania town, where residents navigate mysterious deaths and dark secrets. The story follows individuals confronting supernatural and human elements, intertwining werewolves, experiments, and hidden pasts, creating a gothic mystery that blurs the line between humanity and monstrosity.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Gritty

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.8

8,355 ratings

55%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its atmospheric setting and unique blend of horror and mystery. The novel’s modern twist on classic supernatural elements is also praised. However, criticism arises over its complex plot and underdeveloped characters, which can hinder reader engagement and clarity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hemlock Grove?

Fans of eerie, atmospheric tales who enjoy unraveling mysteries in small towns will relish Hemlock Grove. With its blend of horror, the supernatural, and complex characters, it appeals to readers of Twilight and True Blood, offering a compelling narrative with elements of mystery and dark fantasy.

3.8

8,355 ratings

55%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional Pennsylvania Town • 1980s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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