The Secret of Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett

The Secret of Ventriloquism

Jon Padgett

fiction horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

201 pages | first published 2016

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Jon Padgett's The Secret of Ventriloquism, named the Best Fiction Book of 2016 by Rue Morgue Magazine, heralds the arrival of a significant new literary talent. With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, and Bruno Schulz, but with...
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Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 71%
tense 57%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.64

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