230 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140018328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
Eleven devious, shocking stories from the master of the unpredictable. What could go wrong when a wife pawns the mink coat that her lover gave her as a parting gift? Or when a priceless piece of furniture is the subject of a deceitful bargain? How...
Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 40% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 52% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | N/A: 16% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Body horror, Murder230 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140018328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
Eleven devious, shocking stories from the master of the unpredictable. What could go wrong when a wife pawns the mink coat that her lover gave her as a parting gift? Or when a priceless piece of furniture is the subject of a deceitful bargain? How...
Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 25%
tense 22%
adventurous 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 40% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 52% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | N/A: 16% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Body horror, Murder