Shriek: An Afterword by Jeff VanderMeer

Shriek: An Afterword

Ambergris #2

Jeff VanderMeer with Cassandra Campbell (Narrator), Bronson Pinchot

16 hours, 17 minutes first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of Borne and Annihilation comes the paperback reissue of his cult classic Shriek: An Afterword.An epic yet personal look at several decades of life, love, and death in the imaginary city of Ambergris—previously chronicled in Jeff V...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 69%
challenging 52%
reflective 43%
adventurous 39%
tense 32%
emotional 26%
funny 19%
sad 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.97

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