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80 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781910593394
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Selfmadehero
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
Curl up by the fire and enter the sinister, supernatural world of Montague Rhodes James, the master of the English ghost story. An influence on writers from H. P. Lovecraft to Stephen King, James created tales of understated horror that continue t...
Community Reviews Summary of 572 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 54%
adventurous 23%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 12% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 85% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Classism, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcohol, Child death, Body horror80 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781910593394
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Selfmadehero
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
Curl up by the fire and enter the sinister, supernatural world of Montague Rhodes James, the master of the English ghost story. An influence on writers from H. P. Lovecraft to Stephen King, James created tales of understated horror that continue t...
Community Reviews Summary of 572 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 54%
adventurous 23%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 12% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 85% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Classism, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcohol, Child death, Body horror