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The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories

Rod Serling
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The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 1990

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Rod Serling

The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Various • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories is a collection of Rod Serling's original short stories, including adaptations from the iconic TV series. Featuring tales like "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and "The Odyssey of Flight 33," the book explores themes of human nature, reality, and the inexplicable, capturing the essence of the show's eerie and thought-provoking narratives.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Dark

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

385 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories captivates with Rod Serling's masterful storytelling, immersing readers in thought-provoking narratives that blend science fiction with moral lessons. Some may find the prose dated, but the timeless themes and imaginative plots outweigh this. Overall, it is a nostalgic and compelling collection for fans of classic speculative fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories?

Fans of speculative fiction, psychological thrillers, and the uncanny will enjoy The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories. Similar to Ray Bradbury’s The Illustrated Man, this collection appeals to readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives blending suspense, sci-fi, and social commentary.

4.3

385 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Various • Mid-20th Century

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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