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269 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099560562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 17 October 2011
Description
Malignant forces and supernatural visitors haunt this selection of superbly spooky tales. M. R. James wrote his ghost stories to entertain friends on Christmas Eve, and they went on to both transform and modernise a genre. James harnesses the powe...
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
269 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099560562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 17 October 2011
Description
Malignant forces and supernatural visitors haunt this selection of superbly spooky tales. M. R. James wrote his ghost stories to entertain friends on Christmas Eve, and they went on to both transform and modernise a genre. James harnesses the powe...
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