1011 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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This highly acclaimed anthology traces the evolution of horror, from Nathaniel Hawthorn and Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King. Adopted by colleges across the country to be used in literature courses, The Dark Descent showcases some of the finest hor...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
informative 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
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1011 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This highly acclaimed anthology traces the evolution of horror, from Nathaniel Hawthorn and Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King. Adopted by colleges across the country to be used in literature courses, The Dark Descent showcases some of the finest hor...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
informative 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.