433 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0425188930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 November 2002
Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "ONE OF THE BEST HORROR NOVELS IN A VERY LONG TIME...do not miss it "--USA TodayThere are things worse than death. There are games so seductively evil, so wondrously vile, no gambler can resist. Amid the shadow-scarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 50%
challenging 34%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 37% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Body horrorMinor
Incest, Child abuse, Child death
433 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0425188930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 November 2002
Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "ONE OF THE BEST HORROR NOVELS IN A VERY LONG TIME...do not miss it "--USA TodayThere are things worse than death. There are games so seductively evil, so wondrously vile, no gambler can resist. Amid the shadow-scarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 50%
challenging 34%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 37% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Violence, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Body horrorMinor
Incest, Child abuse, Child death