Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, BloodCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2399 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 79%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
adventurous 6%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
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
208 pages | first published 1959
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ISBN/UID: 9780747545255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 31 January 1999
Description
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...Book Information
208 pages | first published 1959
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ISBN/UID: 9780747545255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: 31 January 1999
Description
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, BloodCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2399 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 79%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
adventurous 6%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
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