The Odds by Jeff Strand

The Odds

Jeff Strand

222 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction horror dark tense fast-paced
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The Odds is perfect for readers who crave a relentless, high-stakes psychological thrill ride that marries pitch-black humor with family tension and stomach-dropping escalation, all while asking how far they themselves might go when the promise of quick salvation collides with ever-worsening consequences.

Description

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

3.86
based on 240 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

tense: 86%

adventurous: 38%

funny: 34%

mysterious: 26%

challenging: 22%

emotional: 10%

sad: 8%

hopeful: 6%

reflective: 4%

inspiring: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

82% of readers chose fast
17% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

46% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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