Weird Women: Classic Supernatural Fiction by Groundbreaking Female Writers: 1852-1923 by Leslie S. Klinger, Lisa Morton

384 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark medium-paced
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 From two acclaimed experts in the genre, a brand-new volume of supernatural stories showcasing the forgotten female horror writers from 1852–1923.While the nineteen-year-old Mary Shelley may be hailed as the first modern writer of horror, the suc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 60%
emotional 30%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
informative 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 40%

Average rating

3.79

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