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450 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2014
Description
A repackage of this classic collection from the master of horror. Peter Straub called Robert Aickman 'this century's most profound writer of what we call horror stories'. Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term for them) are a subtle explo...
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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450 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2014
Description
A repackage of this classic collection from the master of horror. Peter Straub called Robert Aickman 'this century's most profound writer of what we call horror stories'. Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term for them) are a subtle explo...
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.