Human Sacrifices by María Fernanda Ampuero

Human Sacrifices

María Fernanda Ampuero with Frances Riddle (Translator)

130 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark tense fast-paced
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An undocumented woman answers a job posting only to find herself held hostage, a group of outcasts obsess over boys drowned while surfing, and an unhappy couple finds themselves trapped in a terrifying maze. With scalpel-like precision, Ampuero co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 67%
sad 45%
emotional 36%
mysterious 36%
challenging 30%
reflective 21%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 27% | No: 26% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 32% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.08

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