The Wine-Dark Sea by Robert Aickman

The Wine-Dark Sea

Robert Aickman with Peter Straub (Contributor)

452 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Since his death several years ago, British writer Aickman's reputation has continued to grow among connoisseurs of the horror story. Unlike much of the current form, full of blood, monsters and melodrama, Aickman's stories achieve a quieter, more ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.64

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