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1011 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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Language: English
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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...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
Pace
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
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1011 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
Pace
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
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.