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336 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241955710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 February 2012
Description
Fourteen terrifying ghost stories chosen by the master of the macabre, Roald Dahl. 'Spookiness is the real purpose of the ghost story. It should give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts . . .' Who better to choose the ultimate in spine-chille...
Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 50%
adventurous 14%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 26% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 30% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 30% | No: 21% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | No: 26% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny
336 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241955710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 February 2012
Description
Fourteen terrifying ghost stories chosen by the master of the macabre, Roald Dahl. 'Spookiness is the real purpose of the ghost story. It should give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts . . .' Who better to choose the ultimate in spine-chille...
Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 50%
adventurous 14%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 34% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 26% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 30% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 30% | No: 21% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | No: 26% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny