Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark by Celia Fremlin

Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark

Celia Fremlin

198 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark by Celia Fremlin is a masterful collection of psychological horror stories that will captivate readers who appreciate atmospheric, stimulating explorations of the human psyche, marriage, childhood, and the complexities of the human experience, making it a perfect fit for fans of dark, suspenseful fiction and those who enjoy delving into the mysteries of the human heart.

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I tried to open my mouth to call out again; but it was not my mouth that opened; it was a great beak, jutting out of my face, cruel and curved like a bird of prey … In the high flats, up near the clouds, Hilda and her baby twins reach a fateful en...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 75 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

mysterious: 96%

tense: 67%

emotional: 21%

reflective: 14%

challenging: 10%

sad: 10%

funny: 7%

adventurous: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

43% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
70% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
12% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
26% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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