256 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 September 2016
Description
Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realizes that the protagonist is he...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
challenging 18%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 September 2016
Description
Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realizes that the protagonist is he...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
mysterious 90%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
challenging 18%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
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.