The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Daniel M. Lavery

The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror

Daniel M. Lavery

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

256 pages | first published 2018

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Adapted from the beloved “Children’s Stories Made Horrific” series, The Merry Spinster takes up the trademark wit that endeared Daniel M. Lavery to readers of both The Toast and the bestselling debut Texts from Jane Eyre. Sinister and inviting, fa...
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Moods

dark 95%
funny 45%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
reflective 14%
emotional 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 35% | N/A: 14% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 8%

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