An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Ambrose Bierce

36 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories challenging dark slow-paced

Description

The condemned man stands on a bridge, his hands bound behind his back. A noose is tied around his neck. In a moment he will meet his fate: DEATH BY HANGING. There is no escape. Or is there? Find out in . . . An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.This ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,337 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 53%
sad 29%
mysterious 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 21%
adventurous 14%
reflective 9%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 34% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.78

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