Midnight Doorways: Fables from Pakistan by Usman T. Malik

Midnight Doorways: Fables from Pakistan

Usman T. Malik

288 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark medium-paced
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From the winner of The British Fantasy AwardFrom the winner of The Bram Stoker Award* A Lahori orphanage for girls is haunted by birds and eerie visions.* Two lovers are set adrift amidst rising floodwaters in 1960s Old Lahore* A woman chaperoning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 58%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.21

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