Scan barcode
bl00dy_gh0st's review against another edition
2.5
I expected something else, after watching Tim Burtons adaptation, but it turned out to be a bit boring sexist story :///
It wasn't bad but i had much higher expectations.
It wasn't bad but i had much higher expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Racism
jade's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Misogyny
sophiamoonlight's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Colonisation
citrusboombox's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
teatunesandtales's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Some lovely descriptions of the countryside, and some pretty intense ones of the pursuit by the headless horseman. Humorous at times, and also cringe-worthy in others as some POVs just didn't age well.
Overall, not a bad short story. But the cinematic versions of this definitely elaborate and extend a lot of creative liberties.
Overall, not a bad short story. But the cinematic versions of this definitely elaborate and extend a lot of creative liberties.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Classism, Misogyny, and Racism
erebus53's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This is a wittily written classic story produced with the full ugliness of barely concealed Text-To-Speech software. This classic tale is out of copyright so should be freely available on any major platform.. so I'd recommend listening to a different version!
As a product of its time, it is filled with dark humour poking fun at the moral brutality of school corporal punishment, the presumption of a man courting an heiress, and various foibles of village folk. It dallies on the cozy ambience of a harvest season fat with the feasts of fruit and fowl, bucolic rambles, and the wood chopping and fencing that fill rural village life.
Oh and ghost stories. And some sexist rubbish about flirting and being a coquette. And ooff casual racism, which isn't a big shock considering when it was written.. but worth bearing in mind.
As a product of its time, it is filled with dark humour poking fun at the moral brutality of school corporal punishment, the presumption of a man courting an heiress, and various foibles of village folk. It dallies on the cozy ambience of a harvest season fat with the feasts of fruit and fowl, bucolic rambles, and the wood chopping and fencing that fill rural village life.
Oh and ghost stories. And some sexist rubbish about flirting and being a coquette. And ooff casual racism, which isn't a big shock considering when it was written.. but worth bearing in mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Child abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
i_write_on_occasion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It's a fine, short read. Can be finished in one sitting. I'm unable to give a proper, in-depth opinion since the story is so short
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Racism
isabella_reads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
annabelle42688's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Be aware of the dated racist language.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
It's an old story that unfortunately includes outdated/racist language.meecespieces's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism