Shriek: An Afterword by Jeff VanderMeer

Shriek: An Afterword

Ambergris #2

Jeff VanderMeer

480 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of Borne and Annihilation comes the paperback reissue of his cult classic Shriek: An Afterword.An epic yet personal look at several decades of life, love, and death in the imaginary city of Ambergris—previously chronicled in Jeff V...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 68%
adventurous 44%
challenging 44%
reflective 37%
emotional 27%
tense 24%
sad 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 20%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.01

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