The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

The Turn of the Screw

Henry James

fiction classics horror mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

96 pages | first published 1898

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Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrive...
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Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 82%
tense 53%
challenging 24%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | Character: 32% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

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