The Houseguest and Other Stories by Amparo Dávila

The Houseguest and Other Stories

Amparo Dávila

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark fast-paced

Description

Like those of Kafka, Poe, Leonora Carrington, or Shirley Jackson, Amparo Dávila’s stories are terrifying, mesmerizing, and expertly crafted—you’ll finish each one gasping for air. With acute psychological insight, Dávila follows her characters to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,918 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 79%
tense 55%
reflective 26%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 5%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 24% | Character: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 11% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.66

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