Things We Say in the Dark by Kirsty Logan

Things We Say in the Dark

Kirsty Logan

240 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging gh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 642 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
mysterious 67%
tense 54%
challenging 35%
emotional 33%
reflective 25%
sad 23%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 36% | No: 18% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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