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95 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840027303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oberon Books
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
Classic horror stories by one of masters of the form. Full of bone-chilling tales, this collection includes The Birds, the basis for the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same title, and other creepy classics. Daphne du Maurier wrote some of the most c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,388 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 56%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Sexual content95 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840027303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oberon Books
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
Classic horror stories by one of masters of the form. Full of bone-chilling tales, this collection includes The Birds, the basis for the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same title, and other creepy classics. Daphne du Maurier wrote some of the most c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,388 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 56%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Sexual content