The Best of Richard Matheson by Richard Matheson, Victor LaValle

The Best of Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson, Victor LaValle

407 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror science fiction short stories dark reflective fast-paced

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The first career retrospective of terrifying stories by "one of the greatest writers of the 20th century" (Ray Bradbury), edited by award-winning author Victor LaValle.Among the greats of 20th-century horror and fantasy, few names stand above Rich...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 43%
tense 37%
reflective 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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