fiction classics horror thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

208 pages | first published 1959

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 It was a dark and stormy night when Mary Crane glimpsed the unlit neon sign announcing the vacancy at the Bates motel. Exhausted, lost, and at the end of her rope, she was eager for a hot shower and a bed for the night. Her room was musty but cle...
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Summary of 2399 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 80%
tense 79%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
adventurous 6%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 31%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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