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The Reformatory

by Tananarive Due · Horror

★ 4.4 avg 95798 votes
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The Reformatory is a 2023 novel by Tananarive Due which combines elements of horror, historical fiction, and literary fiction. It is loosely based on the Dozier School for Boys and the atrocities committed there. The novel received critical acclaim, including winning the 2023 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel and 2024 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

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4.4/5 · 95798 readers · 576 pages · ≈ 10 h 40 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Reformatory?

About ≈ 10 h 40 m — 576 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Reformatory~10 h 40 m

How many pages is The Reformatory?

576 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Reformatory576

What genre is The Reformatory?

It sits on the Horror shelves.

Who wrote The Reformatory?

Tananarive Due.

🏆 Awards World Fantasy Award for Best NovelBram Stoker Award for Novel
Horror