The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

The Turn of the Screw

Henry James

176 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics horror mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A new edition of a Gothic novella which has inspired many horror and psychological thrillers since its publication. This new edition of The Turn of the Screw offers students the definitive text and extensive appendices. An unnamed young governess...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 83%
tense 53%
challenging 24%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | Character: 32% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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