The Odds by Jeff Strand

The Odds

Jeff Strand

222 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror dark tense fast-paced
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After a disastrous evening playing slot machines, Ethan Caustin wonders how he's going to explain his massive loss to his wife and kids. As he tries to find his way out of the casino, sick to his stomach and filled with self-loathing, he's approac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

tense 93%
dark 87%
adventurous 31%
challenging 31%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
emotional 12%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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