Fist of the Spider Woman: Tales of Fear and Queer Desire by Amber Dawn

Fist of the Spider Woman: Tales of Fear and Queer Desire

Amber Dawn

192 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror short stories challenging dark slow-paced

Description

Traditional horror has often portrayed female characters in direct relation to their sexual role according to men, such as the lascivious victim or innocent heroine; even vampy, powerful female villains, such as the classic noir “spider women,” us...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 71%
tense 50%
challenging 35%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 44% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 91% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 45%

Average rating

3.44

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