The Bottle Imp by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Bottle Imp

Robert Louis Stevenson

56 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories mysterious fast-paced
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Offering an engrossing spin on a time-honored theme--the risky business of making a pact with the devil--this short story is a radiant jewel. It recounts the mercurial lot of Keawe, a Hawaiian who purchases a bottle inhabited by an imp capable of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 497 reviews

Moods

mysterious 51%
dark 46%
adventurous 39%
tense 39%
reflective 23%
hopeful 20%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 26% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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