A review by ailishsreads
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Fantastic early atmospheric horror with rich descriptions of the Danube river (and the willows). For all the suspense and buildup, the climax was a little lackluster, but the final line of the book more than makes up for it.