The Houseguest: And Other Stories by Amparo Dávila

The Houseguest: And Other Stories

Amparo Dávila

99 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction horror short stories dark fast-paced
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The first collection in English of an endlessly surprising, master storyteller.Like those of Kafka, Poe, Leonora Carrington, or Shirley Jackson, Amparo Dávila’s stories are terrifying, mesmerizing, and expertly crafted—you’ll finish each one gaspi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,443 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 78%
tense 54%
reflective 26%
emotional 17%
sad 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 35%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 34% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.63

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