Apple and Knife by Intan Paramaditha

Apple and Knife

Intan Paramaditha with Stephen J. Epstein (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark medium-paced
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A dazzling, provocative debut story collection from celebrated Indonesian writer Intan Paramaditha, putting fierce female characters centre stage in brilliantly funny and sharp twists on fairy tale.Inspired by horror fiction, myths and fairy tales...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 64%
tense 26%
reflective 25%
challenging 22%
funny 14%
emotional 8%
adventurous 5%
sad 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 44% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 13% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.54

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