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The Dangers of Smoking in Bed

Transl. Megan McDowell, Mariana Enríquez
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The Dangers of Smoking in Bed

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2021

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Transl. Megan McDowell, Mariana Enríquez

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Buenos Aires, Argentina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, presents eerie and unsettling stories. The collection delves into themes of urban decay, the supernatural, and human anguish. Each narrative, like "Angelita Unearthed" and "The Well," combines horror with a lens on societal issues, creating a vivid portrayal of personal and communal struggles.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

48,028 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell, combines macabre storytelling with deep psychological insight. Critics praise Enríquez's unique voice and vivid imagery, though some find the content disturbingly graphic. Overall, it exemplifies gripping horror with profound cultural commentary.

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Who Should Read The Dangers of Smoking in Bed?

A reader who enjoys dark, atmospheric tales and psychological horror similar to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Samanta Schweblin's Fever Dream will be captivated by The Dangers of Smoking in Bed. Fans of Gothic fiction and Latin American literature exploring societal anxieties would find this collection particularly intriguing.

4.0

48,028 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Buenos Aires, Argentina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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