Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body horrorCommunity Reviews
Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
192 pages | first published 1909
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Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...Book Information
The Decapitated Chicken and Other Stories
Ed Lindlof, Jean Franco, Margaret Sayers Peden, Horacio Quiroga
192 pages | first published 1909
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body horrorCommunity Reviews
Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating