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Mr. Splitfoot

Samantha Hunt
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Mr. Splitfoot

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Samantha Hunt

Mr. Splitfoot

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt explores the intertwining lives of Ruth and her niece Cora, spanning two timelines: Ruth's haunted youth in a restrictive foster home where she and Nat communicate with spirits for profit, and Cora's tumultuous present as she navigates an unexpected pregnancy and embarks on a transformative journey with Ruth, ultimately uncovering deep family secrets and her own supernatural abilities. The book contains themes of abuse and trauma.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

8,476 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Reviews for Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt highlight its captivating blend of gothic horror and magical realism. Readers praise its unique narrative structure and compelling characters. Some find the plot convoluted and the alternating timelines confusing. Overall, it's celebrated for its eerie atmosphere and inventive storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mr. Splitfoot?

Fans of gothic fiction and mystery who relish eerie narratives would enjoy Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt. Similar to readers of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Neil Gaiman's American Gods, they appreciate supernatural elements intertwined with rich, character-driven stories. Hunt's lyrical prose and atmospheric storytelling will captivate them.

3.8

8,476 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Upstate New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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