The Missing Girl by Shirley Jackson

55 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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"Of course, no one would want to say anything about a girl like this that's missing..."Malice, paranoia and creeping dread lie beneath the surface of ordinary American life in these chilling miniature masterworks of unease.Contains:- The Missing G...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 55%
tense 46%
adventurous 15%
reflective 13%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 19%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 31% | Character: 11% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.56

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