horror novel

collocation in English

meaningsofhorrorandnovel

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horror
noun
uk
/ˈhɒr.ər/us
/ˈhɔːr.ɚ/
an extremely strong feeling of fear and shock, or the frightening and shocking character ...
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novel
noun[C]
uk
/ˈnɒv.əl/us
/ˈnɑː.vəl/
a long printed story about imaginary characters ...
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(Definition ofhorrorandnovelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It only became ahorrornovelon the second or the third reading.
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Unfortunately for all, they stumble upon a possessedhorrornovel, whose story suddenly starts happening in the real world... with deadly results.
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It is ahorrornovelthat has strong elements of fantasy.
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He compared some parts to a surreal existentialhorrornovel.
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In the end thehorrornovelends and everything returns to the way it was at 9:45 pm.
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At night while translating thehorrornovelshe gets frighten and thinks her home is haunted.
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This article lists all the short-list nominees and winners in the besthorrornovelcategory, as well as novels that have received honourable mentions or have been highly commended.
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These are horror novels, each 120-125 pages long, for readers between the ages of 8 and 14.
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His horror novels are often structured as thrillers, with detective story plots involving international espionage, but leading to a supernatural resolution.
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Unlike his famous mother, he does not write horror novels, but considers his books to be thrillers.
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He also appears on various podcasts as an expert on horror novels and movies.
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Although many horror novels feature supernatural phenomena or monsters, it is not required.
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Fictitious cults also feature in science fantasy and in horror novels.
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The book is noted for being one of the most graphic and disturbing horror novels ever penned, and has often been called the grossest book ever written.
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