Casting the Runes by M.R. James

Casting the Runes

M.R. James

54 minutes first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark fast-paced
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M. R. James was a prolific and hugely successful author, now credited with having redefined the ghost story for the 20th century by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors and using more realistic contemporary settings. 'C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.46

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