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The Eyes by Edith Wharton

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challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Overall, I thought it was interesting and a short good read of gothic literature. I'd be worried if I too saw those eyes. It makes you wonder if those red eyes following Culwin. It makes me wonder if he ever married Alice, but I felt bad for Gilbert, Alice's cousin. At certain times I felt a little lost in reading the story based on who was narrating it out of the three friends, but I think it's worth a read to see the difference of literary words used back then opposed to today.
The Inhuman Condition by Clive Barker

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A great book that should not be skipped if you enjoy reading the rich darkness from the early writings of Clive Barker, or if you're a new fan in search of such heat. Take your time reading this one, as this one is worth absorbing every little detail Clive includes and does not water down as he writes. The excerpt from his new book around the time this pocket book was released is worth reading for a taste outside of his Books of Blood stories. I found it amazing to read such unique body horror, a outlandish world of knots, and a Southern Gothic that leaves you piqued for more. As a fan and writer of gothic literature, I appreciate Clive's take on Southern Gothic, which was written well.
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Darkside Blues by Hideyuki Kikuchi, Yuuho Ashibe

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.5

Confusing in some aspects, but interesting to read if you like the concept of the story, seen the movie, enjoy the characters, and you’re a Hideyuki Kikuchi fan. Darkside, Chris, and the one daughter with the view of the world are my favourite characters. The manga deserves a sequel to explain the events better, including other characters of this story. Would love to learn more about Darkside.
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

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dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A quick fix to engage in a world of rain with a vampire’s lovable dream halted by two hours of sunlight every seven years.