Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin

Seven Empty Houses

Samanta Schweblin

fiction short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced

208 pages | first published 2015

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From the Man Booker-shortlisted author of Fever Dream comes a hotly anticipated new collection of eerie short stories. Playful and unsettling, teeming with the energy of barely contained violence, Seven Empty Houses dismantles the neat appearance ...
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Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 65%
tense 51%
reflective 44%
emotional 36%
sad 24%
challenging 21%
funny 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 36% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.73

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