Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Misogyny, Violence, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4545 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 55%
reflective 31%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
sad 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 23% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
320 pages | first published 1948
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ISBN/UID: 9780141927534
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
This is the definitive collection of Shirley Jackson's short stories, including 'The Lottery' - one of the most terrifying and iconic stories of the twentieth century, and an influence on writers such as Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.In these stori...Book Information
320 pages | first published 1948
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ISBN/UID: 9780141927534
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
This is the definitive collection of Shirley Jackson's short stories, including 'The Lottery' - one of the most terrifying and iconic stories of the twentieth century, and an influence on writers such as Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.In these stori...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Misogyny, Violence, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4545 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
tense 55%
reflective 31%
challenging 21%
emotional 19%
sad 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 23% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%Average rating