The Secret of Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett

The Secret of Ventriloquism

Jon Padgett

200 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, and Bruno Schulz, but with a strikingly unique vision, Jon Padgett's The Secret of Ventriloquism heralds the arrival of a significant new literary talent. Padgett's work explores the myst...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 78%
tense 50%
challenging 35%
sad 28%
emotional 21%
reflective 14%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 33%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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