Russian Gothic by Aleksandr Skorobogatov

Russian Gothic

Aleksandr Skorobogatov with Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse (Translator)

122 pages first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary horror literary
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Description

Years after the death of their beloved son, there is a knock at the door of Nikolai and Vera's apartment. Introducing himself simply as 'Sergeant Bertrand', the unknown visitor triggers a precipitous journey into the depths of the human soul. Hail...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 53%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.84

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