Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings by Shirley Jackson

Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings

Shirley Jackson with Sarah Hyman DeWitt, Ruth Franklin, Laurence Jackson Hyman

448 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction essays horror short stories dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
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As we approach the centenary of [Jackson's] birth comes this astonishing compilation of fifty-six pieces--more than forty of which have never been published before. Two of Jackson's children co-edited this volume, culling through the vast archives...

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Moods

funny 71%
dark 57%
mysterious 54%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 16%
emotional 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 17%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 19% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 28% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

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