204 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140030266
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pengun Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Whether viewed as a subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, or simply as "the most hopelessly evil story we have ever read," The Turn of the Screw is probably th...
Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews
Moods
tense 72%
mysterious 68%
challenging 32%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 29% | Character: 29%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child deathMinor
Pedophilia
204 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140030266
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pengun Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Whether viewed as a subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, or simply as "the most hopelessly evil story we have ever read," The Turn of the Screw is probably th...
Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews
Moods
tense 72%
mysterious 68%
challenging 32%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 29% | Character: 29%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child deathMinor
Pedophilia