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fruitbatwoman's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Similar to volume one, this spooky collection of Victorian Ghost Stories features a variety of ghostly stories set in winter and around Christmas. The stories here were a bit more hit and miss for me than in the previous book, as some didn't resonate with me at all. I also found them less scary than volume one but enjoyed my annual Victorian Christmas Ghost Story read nonetheless.
nuriti's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
5.0
ristretto's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lanternsjourney's review against another edition
4.0
It usually takes me a bit to get into the mindset and flow of classic writing styles, but most of these stories were so enthralling they sucked me in immediately.
I liked the short intro and background to each story and author, even if there was not much known. I also liked that there was a wide variety of ghost tales, some with rational explanations to the ghosts. Some of my favorite stories (each given 5 stars) were Number 2, Melrose Square, The Steel Mirror, White Satin, Wolverden Tower, Christmas Eve in the Beach House, the Necromancer, and the final story: A Terrible Retribution.
I liked the short intro and background to each story and author, even if there was not much known. I also liked that there was a wide variety of ghost tales, some with rational explanations to the ghosts. Some of my favorite stories (each given 5 stars) were Number 2, Melrose Square, The Steel Mirror, White Satin, Wolverden Tower, Christmas Eve in the Beach House, the Necromancer, and the final story: A Terrible Retribution.
originaljbone's review
3.0
Another (mostly) fantastic collection of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories from Valancourt Books.
My favourites of the bunch:
Number Two Melrose Sq. with scary ghosts with good descriptions of gruesome characters and dread.
Christmas Eve in Beach House had solid terrors, mood, and ghosts. (A typo on page 169 bead in place of head).
The Necromancer was long-winded, but a very satisfying ghost (p.191)
The book ends on the very enjoyable tale of foolish love and murder, A Terrible Retribution, or Squire Orton's Ghost.
My favourites of the bunch:
Number Two Melrose Sq. with scary ghosts with good descriptions of gruesome characters and dread.
Christmas Eve in Beach House had solid terrors, mood, and ghosts. (A typo on page 169 bead in place of head).
The Necromancer was long-winded, but a very satisfying ghost (p.191)
The book ends on the very enjoyable tale of foolish love and murder, A Terrible Retribution, or Squire Orton's Ghost.
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