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dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As is classic for a collection of short stories, some of these I loved, some I hated and some made me viscerally uncomfortable. The writing is fantastic through all though! My favourites were "The Tooth", "Pillar of Salt" and of course "The Lottery".
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Murder, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
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