The Secret of Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett

The Secret of Ventriloquism

Jon Padgett

200 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, and Bruno Schulz, but with a strikingly unique vision, Jon Padgett's The Secret of Ventriloquism heralds the arrival of a significant new literary talent.

Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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