The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Mallory Ortberg

The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror

Mallory Ortberg with Christina Traister

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

missing duration info | first published 2018

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From Daniel M. Lavery comes a collection of darkly mischievous stories based on classic fairy tales. Adapted from his beloved "Children's Stories Made Horrific" series, The Merry Spinster takes up the trademark wit that endeared Lavery to readers ...
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Summary of 1435 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 46%
funny 44%
adventurous 20%
challenging 16%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 34% | Character: 13% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.42

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