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The Willows
by Algernon Blackwood
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.25/5
After reading What Moves the Dead, I've been looking for more atmospheric, creepy horror books and was recommended this. We follow two unnamed individuals canoeing down the Danube. They set up camp for the night in a flooded area on a small island, despite warnings from locals. Soon enough they find out the warnings were based on truth.
- I loved how the book was vague about the characters as their details didn't really matter in way that added to the creepiness of the book. That vagueness also worked well for when things got more tense. There the prevailing debate of "was that real or am I imagining this" which made the experiences of the characters much more intense.
- The tension was built up slowly and well but ultimately I don't think it paid off. The ending left me wanting.
A decent creepy story. If you want a short horror read that's not overly terrifying, give The Willows a go.
After reading What Moves the Dead, I've been looking for more atmospheric, creepy horror books and was recommended this. We follow two unnamed individuals canoeing down the Danube. They set up camp for the night in a flooded area on a small island, despite warnings from locals. Soon enough they find out the warnings were based on truth.
- I loved how the book was vague about the characters as their details didn't really matter in way that added to the creepiness of the book. That vagueness also worked well for when things got more tense. There the prevailing debate of "was that real or am I imagining this" which made the experiences of the characters much more intense.
- The tension was built up slowly and well but ultimately I don't think it paid off. The ending left me wanting.
A decent creepy story. If you want a short horror read that's not overly terrifying, give The Willows a go.