The Incredible Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson

The Incredible Shrinking Man

Richard Matheson

352 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

While on holiday, Scott Carey is exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray shortly after he accidentally ingests insecticide. The radioactivity acts as a catalyst for the bug spray, causing his body to shrink at a rate of approximately 1/7 of an inc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 54%
dark 45%
mysterious 45%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
funny 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.58

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