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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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

3.85
based on 246 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

tense: 86%

adventurous: 36%

funny: 36%

mysterious: 26%

challenging: 21%

emotional: 9%

sad: 7%

hopeful: 5%

reflective: 3%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

83% of readers chose fast
16% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
33% 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
77% 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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