The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Body Snatcher

Robert Louis Stevenson with David Ault (Narrator)

35 minutes first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Author of the timeless Treasure Island (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson is a hugely popular author, and one of the most translated in the world. First published in Pall Mall magazine in December of 1884, 'The Body-Snatcher' is based on characters in...

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 76%
tense 30%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 28% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.25

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