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everrier's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3wilcotroad's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
vayolet's review against another edition
4.0
Probably more like a 3.5 but I'm feeling generous. I really enjoyed the collection of stories, although some of them were kind of repetitive (but I guess that's to expect with this kind of story). It was all redeemed by the last story by Jerome K Jerome anyway. Loved the introductions too.
sscarlett13's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
secretbookcase's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
freja_johansen's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rissasreading's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this collection of ghost stories as it had some really heart-breaking and heart-warming stories, along with the eerieness you want from a ghost story. I really enjoyed reading this in December and I think it's so fascinating that they used to share ghost stories every Christmas Eve back when these stories were written. A tradition I wish we kept!
jimmypat's review against another edition
3.0
This was a mixed, but enjoyable collection of Christmas ghost stories. The best of the bunch were easily:
Old Applejoy’s Ghost by Frank Stockton - Sentimental, yet full of Christmas cheer. A joy to read.
The Crown Derby Plate by Marjorie Bowen - Well written, with an effectively creepy air (but not too creepy). I’m definitely going to read more by this author.
Someone in the Lift by L.P. Hartley- I knew this would be good (The Go Between is an absolute classic), but didn’t realize how brutal it would be. The vagueness of the state of the main character at the end was annoying but very effective.
Told After Supper by Jerome K. Jerome - the highlight of this collection. Absolutely hilarious.
The rest are pretty good, with the exception of the Lovecraft story, which just provided more proof that he is a terrible writer.
Recommended Christmas reading for sure.
Old Applejoy’s Ghost by Frank Stockton - Sentimental, yet full of Christmas cheer. A joy to read.
The Crown Derby Plate by Marjorie Bowen - Well written, with an effectively creepy air (but not too creepy). I’m definitely going to read more by this author.
Someone in the Lift by L.P. Hartley- I knew this would be good (The Go Between is an absolute classic), but didn’t realize how brutal it would be. The vagueness of the state of the main character at the end was annoying but very effective.
Told After Supper by Jerome K. Jerome - the highlight of this collection. Absolutely hilarious.
The rest are pretty good, with the exception of the Lovecraft story, which just provided more proof that he is a terrible writer.
Recommended Christmas reading for sure.