All the Devils are Here
All the Devils are Here
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
384
Book • Nonfiction
Kent, England • 2000s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All the Devils are Here by David Seabrook investigates the economic decline of England’s Kent coast towns, intertwining local history with the lives of artists like Charles Dickens, T.S. Eliot, Robin Maugham, and John Buchan. Seabrook's narrative is associative and digressive, exploring themes of marginalization and personal pain. The book's publication posthumously followed Seabrook's tragic death. Topics include violence, suicide, prostitution, and alcoholism.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Gritty
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
David Seabrook's All the Devils are Here invites readers into a dark, atmospheric exploration of England's seaside towns. Critics appreciate its richly detailed narrative and unique blend of true crime and local history, though some find the writing style dense and occasionally disjointed. Overall, it delivers an eerie, compelling read for fans of unconventional mysteries.
Who Should Read All the Devils are Here?
Readers who enjoy All the Devils are Here by David Seabrook are likely fans of true crime, dark tourism, and unsolved mysteries. Comparable to books like The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, Seabrook's work appeals to those intrigued by eerie histories and haunting narratives woven with detailed research.
660 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Book • Nonfiction
Kent, England • 2000s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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