A Nest of Nightmares (Paperbacks from Hell) by Lisa Tuttle

A Nest of Nightmares (Paperbacks from Hell)

Lisa Tuttle

240 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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In Lisa Tuttle's stories, the everyday domestic world of her female protagonists is invaded by the bizarre, the uncanny, the horrific. In 'Bug House', a woman who goes to visit her aunt is shocked to find she is dying - but even more shocking is w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 21% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.93

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