Cold Hand In Mine: Strange Stories by Robert Aickman

Cold Hand In Mine: Strange Stories

Robert Aickman

252 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Eight stories of the macabre and the occult, including "The Swords," "The Clock Watcher," and "Meeting Mr. Millar."

Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 86%
tense 45%
reflective 31%
challenging 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 13%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.73

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