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The Fifty Year Sword

Mark Z. Danielewski
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The Fifty Year Sword

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012

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Mark Z. Danielewski

The Fifty Year Sword

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

East Texas • 21st Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Fifty Year Sword, Mark Z. Danielewski weaves a narrative about participants at a Halloween party who listen to a mysterious storyteller recount a chilling tale. The book features an unconventional format with colored threads and nontraditional typography, enhancing its eerie and atmospheric storytelling.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.6

6,075 ratings

56%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fifty Year Sword by Mark Z. Danielewski is praised for its unique narrative style and visual format, enhancing its eerie atmosphere. Critics commend its inventive storytelling and emotional depth. However, some find its abstract presentation challenging, leading to mixed receptions. The book's ambiguity invites varied interpretations, appealing to adventurous readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fifty Year Sword?

A reader who enjoys The Fifty Year Sword likely appreciates visually immersive, experimental narratives and dark, suspenseful tales. Fans of House of Leaves and The Raw Shark Texts may be intrigued by its non-linear storytelling, atmospheric tension, and unique design elements that enhance the reading experience.

3.6

6,075 ratings

56%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

East Texas • 21st Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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