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235 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Part of a new six-volume series of the best in classic horror, selected by award-winning director Guillermo del ToroFilmmaker and longtime horror literature fan Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror series, a new collecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 46%
adventurous 16%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Body horrorModerate
Animal death, Child death, HomophobiaMinor
Racism235 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Part of a new six-volume series of the best in classic horror, selected by award-winning director Guillermo del ToroFilmmaker and longtime horror literature fan Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror series, a new collecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 46%
adventurous 16%
emotional 6%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Body horrorModerate
Animal death, Child death, HomophobiaMinor
Racism