The Wine-Dark Sea by Robert Aickman

The Wine-Dark Sea

Robert Aickman with Peter Straub (Contributor)

452 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Since his death several years ago, British writer Aickman's reputation has continued to grow among connoisseurs of the horror story. Unlike much of the current form, full of blood, monsters and melodrama, Aickman's stories achieve a quieter, more ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 42%
tense 42%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.77

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