Paranoia by Shirley Jackson

Paranoia

Shirley Jackson

16 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction essays horror short stories dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Shirley Jackson is an American author most remembered for her chilling and controversial short story "The Lottery," about a violent undercurrent in a small American town."Paranoia" was first published in the August 5, 2013, issue of The New Yorker...

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Moods

dark 80%
funny 80%
mysterious 53%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 38%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.1

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