The Night Cyclist by Stephen Graham Jones

The Night Cyclist

Stephen Graham Jones

62 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The Night Cyclist by Stephen Graham Jones is a horror novelette about a middle-aged chef whose nightly bicycle ride home is interrupted by an unexpected encounter.

Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 75%
tense 60%
adventurous 20%
reflective 12%
challenging 5%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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