The Box: Uncanny Stories by Richard Matheson

The Box: Uncanny Stories

Richard Matheson

272 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

What if you were told that you could make a fortune just by pushing a button on a box? But pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world . . . someone you don't know. Would you still push th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.3

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