Screams from the Dark: 29 Tales of Monsters and the Monstrous by Ellen Datlow

Screams from the Dark: 29 Tales of Monsters and the Monstrous

Ellen Datlow

789 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A bone-chilling anthology from legendary horror editor, Ellen Datlow, Screams from the Dark contains twenty-nine all-original tales about monsters.From werewolves and vampires, to demons and aliens, the monster is one of the most recognizable figu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 63%
tense 52%
adventurous 31%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 15% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 41% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 36% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.46

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