Things We Say in the Dark by Kirsty Logan

Things We Say in the Dark

Kirsty Logan

226 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish unsettling, feminist tales that blend the supernatural with raw explorations of female fear and desire, all wrapped in lyrical prose.

Description

A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.So here we go, into the dark.Some things can’t be spoken about in ...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 1,307 reviews

Moods

dark: 99%

mysterious: 66%

tense: 54%

emotional: 34%

challenging: 29%

reflective: 27%

sad: 24%

adventurous: 5%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
18% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

4% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
39% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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