This Strange Way of Dying: Stories of Magic, Desire & the Fantastic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

This Strange Way of Dying: Stories of Magic, Desire & the Fantastic

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

206 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark fast-paced
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Spanning a variety of genres--fantasy, science fiction, horror--and time periods, Silvia Moreno-Garcia's exceptional debut collection features short stories infused with Mexican folklore yet firmly rooted in a reality that transforms as the fantas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 78%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
sad 8%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | N/A: 17% | Plot: 11% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Average rating

3.94

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