The Valancourt Book of Horror Stories by Christopher Priest, Michael McDowell, Bernard Taylor

278 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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In this volume, you will encounter tales of ghosts, haunted houses, witchcraft, vampirism, lycanthropy, and sea monsters. Stories of cruelty and vengeance, of a body that refuses to be cremated, a deranged performer with one last shocking show, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 40%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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