Compulsory Games by Robert Aickman

Compulsory Games

Robert Aickman

368 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

The best and most interesting stories by Robert Aickman, a master of the supernatural tale, the uncanny, and the truly weird. Robert Aickman's self-described "strange stories" are confoundingly and uniquely his own. These superbly written tales te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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