Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings by Shirley Jackson

Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings

Shirley Jackson

12 hours, 54 minutes first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction essays horror short stories dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

As we approach the centenary of [Jackson's] birth comes this astonishing compilation of fifty-six pieces--more than forty of which have never been published before. Two of Jackson's children co-edited this volume, culling through the vast archives...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
funny 80%
mysterious 53%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 38%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

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4.1

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