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272 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593733257
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: 17 September 2024
Description
A diabolical collection of stories featuring achingly human characters whose lives intertwine with ghosts, goblins, and the macabre, by “one of Latin America’s most exciting authors” (Silvia Moreno-Garcia)“Horror has found its master.”—Joy William...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 80%
sad 24%
emotional 19%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 17% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 28% | No: 23% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Confinement, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Cancer, Genocide, Infidelity272 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593733257
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: 17 September 2024
Description
A diabolical collection of stories featuring achingly human characters whose lives intertwine with ghosts, goblins, and the macabre, by “one of Latin America’s most exciting authors” (Silvia Moreno-Garcia)“Horror has found its master.”—Joy William...
Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 80%
sad 24%
emotional 19%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 17% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 28% | No: 23% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Confinement, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Cancer, Genocide, Infidelity