Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'
The Lottery: and Other Stories, by Shirley Jackson
4 reviews
amymcphrsn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
One of the best short story collections I’ve read! But due to the nature of short story collections there’s always a couple duds hence the 3.5 stars.
The Lottery itself is so tense and distressing, especially not knowing exactly what this ritual entails right until the end. Other favourites were The Daemon Lover, The Renegade, After You My Dear Alphonse, Charles, The Tooth and Got A Letter From Jimmy.
I really enjoy the way Shirley Jackson brings horror elements into everyday life and situations, and the focus of psychological distress in seemingly mundane and not distressing situations. A great deep dive into the classic Shirley Jackson themes and tropes.
The Lottery itself is so tense and distressing, especially not knowing exactly what this ritual entails right until the end. Other favourites were The Daemon Lover, The Renegade, After You My Dear Alphonse, Charles, The Tooth and Got A Letter From Jimmy.
I really enjoy the way Shirley Jackson brings horror elements into everyday life and situations, and the focus of psychological distress in seemingly mundane and not distressing situations. A great deep dive into the classic Shirley Jackson themes and tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Racism
aliteracja's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism
eli_jw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As is classic for a collection of short stories, some of these I loved, some I hated and some made me viscerally uncomfortable. The writing is fantastic through all though! My favourites were "The Tooth", "Pillar of Salt" and of course "The Lottery".
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Murder, Animal cruelty, Injury/injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
ashisreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Dark and challenging stories which keep coming back to me months later
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racial slurs
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