1024 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312862176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 1997
Description
Winner of the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology. A gigantic, superlatively edited historical overview of horror fiction." --Chicago Sun-Times In The Dark Descent, hailed as one of the most important anthologies ever to examine horror fiction...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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1024 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312862176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 1997
Description
Winner of the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology. A gigantic, superlatively edited historical overview of horror fiction." --Chicago Sun-Times In The Dark Descent, hailed as one of the most important anthologies ever to examine horror fiction...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 60%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.