The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Body Snatcher

Robert Louis Stevenson

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

22 pages | first published 1884

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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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Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 91%
tense 41%
adventurous 20%
challenging 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 26% | Character: 26% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.24

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