Three Skeleton Key
Three Skeleton Key
Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Brief
BetaShort Story • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
EducationSmall island, French Guiana • 1930s
Adult
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
In "Three Skeleton Key" by George G. Toudouze, a lighthouse's caretakers on a remote island face a harrowing ordeal when a horde of rats besieges their isolated post. The story explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human spirit's resilience against nature's threats.
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
166 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Three Skeleton Key by George G. Toudouze is generally praised for its suspenseful and eerie storytelling. Readers appreciate the vivid descriptions and atmospheric tension that keep them engaged. However, some criticize the predictable plot and limited character development. Overall, it's a gripping thriller for those who enjoy classic horror tales.
Who Should Read Three Skeleton Key?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful, atmospheric tales with elements of horror and adventure would appreciate George G. Toudouze's Three Skeleton Key. Fans of Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game or Stephen King's The Mist may be drawn to its intense, isolated setting and survival themes.
166 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Short Story • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
EducationSmall island, French Guiana • 1930s
Adult
9-12 years
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