Bloody Summer by Carmen Maria Machado

28 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced
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What do children know that adults can’t begin to believe? The answer is hidden in plain sight in this haunting short story by the bestselling author of Her Body and Other Parties.Tiger, tiger, burning bright, in the forests of the night. In the to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 73%
tense 30%
reflective 18%
challenging 14%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%
emotional 6%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 6% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 39% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | N/A: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.78

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