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The Bad Seed

William March
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The Bad Seed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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William March

The Bad Seed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Suburban town, United States • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Bad Seed by William March explores a child's unsettling behavior and her mother's growing suspicions. Set in the 1950s, the novel delves into themes of nature versus nurture and the unsettling potential for evil in youth. The story examines the impact on family dynamics and questions inherited tendencies.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

20,434 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

William March’s The Bad Seed is praised for its gripping exploration of inherent evil and psychological depth. Critics commend its suspenseful narrative and complex characters, particularly the chilling portrayal of a child antagonist. However, some note that the prose occasionally feels dated. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking classic in psychological horror.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bad Seed?

A reader intrigued by psychological thrillers and dark explorations of human nature would enjoy The Bad Seed by William March. Comparable to works like We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, it appeals to those fascinated by the eerie intersection of innocence and malevolence.

4.2

20,434 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Suburban town, United States • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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