A review by lady_grey_with_honey
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I absolutely devoured this short, deliciously gothic, ghost story. In this story, we follow Arthur, a young solicitor sent to a remote, fog-bound estate on the desolate English moors to settle the affairs of a recently deceased client. Eel Marsh House looms in isolation, cut off from the world and hidden behind a perpetual veil of mist. What begins as a routine task quickly descends into a nightmare as Arthur is drawn into a chilling cycle of ghostly sights and sounds—whispers of tragedy and despair that echo endlessly, as if trapped in time. Amidst these relentless hauntings, he encounters a figure that chills his very soul: the woman in black. 

This story had it all for me: cozy descriptions of home cooked suppers, an estate on the eerie moors just dripping with atmosphere, a faithful dog that does NOT die, brilliant pacing, and a stunning ending. I highly recommend listening to this on Audible, if you would like sound effects to accompany the outstanding narration (by Paapa Essiedu). It's a fantastic production and the sound effects produced actual jump scares for me!