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296 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571316403
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2014
Description
Aickman’s ‘strange stories’ (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realises that the protagonist is he...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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296 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571316403
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2014
Description
Aickman’s ‘strange stories’ (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realises that the protagonist is he...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.