The Dark Descent by John Collier, David G. Hartwell, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury

1011 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction horror short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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This highly acclaimed anthology traces the evolution of horror, from Nathaniel Hawthorn and Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King. Adopted by colleges across the country to be used in literature courses, The Dark Descent showcases some of the finest hor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.36

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