Human Sacrifices by María Fernanda Ampuero

Human Sacrifices

María Fernanda Ampuero with Raquel Beattie (Narrator), Frances Riddle (Translator)

4 hours, 21 minutes first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction horror short stories dark tense fast-paced
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Description

An undocumented woman answers a job posting only to find herself held hostage, a group of outcasts obsess over boys drowned while surfing, and an unhappy couple finds themselves trapped in a terrifying maze. With scalpel-like precision, Ampuero co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 67%
sad 46%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
reflective 22%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 23% | Character: 18% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 27% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 34% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.07

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