The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Body Snatcher

Robert Louis Stevenson

30 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Complete and unabridged paperback edition."The Body Snatcher" is a short story by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894). First published in the Pall Mall Christmas "Extra" in December 1884, its characters were based on criminals i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 88%
tense 38%
adventurous 19%
challenging 15%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 23% | Character: 23% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.25

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