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Horror· United Kingdom

Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror

by Robert Lawrence Stine
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#23,254of 99,626 books
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1999English
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About This Book

Robert Lawrence Stine's Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror (1999) stands as one of the most significant works of horror of its era. Published in 1999, Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror by Robert Lawrence Stine is a chilling work of horror that explores the darkest corners of human fear.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Lawrence Stine
Published1999
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9782266108089
Editorial Score35/100
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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Robert Lawrence Stine published Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror in 1999, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of horror from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Nightmare Hour - Time for Terror reflects Robert Lawrence Stine's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
199935
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About the Author
Robert Lawrence Stine
United Kingdom
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Robert Lawrence Stine is a United Kingdom author whose work in horror has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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