Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Death, Child abuseModerate
Child death, Murder, GoreMinor
Racism, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 154 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 65%
reflective 26%
emotional 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
funny 10%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | N/A: 21% | Character: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 38% | Yes: 16% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Average rating
352 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781789097153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Description
Legendary editor, Ellen Datlow, collects today’s best horror writers in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand and more. A collec...Book Information
When Things Get Dark
Ellen Datlow with Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand, M. Rickert, Seanan McGuire, Carmen Maria Machado, Cassandra Khaw, John Langan, Karen Heuler, Benjamin Percy, Jeffrey Ford, Gemma Files, Genevieve Valentine, Laird Barron, Kelly Link
352 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781789097153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Description
Legendary editor, Ellen Datlow, collects today’s best horror writers in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand and more. A collec...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Death, Child abuseModerate
Child death, Murder, GoreMinor
Racism, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 154 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 65%
reflective 26%
emotional 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
funny 10%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | N/A: 21% | Character: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 38% | Yes: 16% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Average rating