The Corner Shop by Cynthia Asquith

The Corner Shop

Cynthia Asquith with Seth (Illustrator)

58 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction horror

Description

Peter Wood enters a charming antiques shop owned by two young women one stormy evening. But after he returns a second time to a strange old man and a far gloomier atmosphere, and leaves with an unusual jade frog, Peter soon discovers that his purc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.4

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