The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Body Snatcher

Robert Louis Stevenson with David Ault (Narrator)

35 minutes first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Author of the timeless Treasure Island (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson is a hugely popular author, and one of the most translated in the world. First published in Pall Mall magazine in December of 1884, 'The Body-Snatcher' is based on characters in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 578 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 36%
adventurous 16%
challenging 14%
sad 6%
reflective 4%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 29%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 26% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.24

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