The Wishing Pool and Other Stories by Tananarive Due

The Wishing Pool and Other Stories

Tananarive Due

296 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror short stories

Description

"Due masterfully maintains suspense all the while delineating her characters with a psychological realism that makes the unbelievable credible." "Tananarive Due's characters quietly move into your heart and take up residence. You love them, you fe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 80%
tense 60%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 81% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.11

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