A review by abookishtype
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

 I decided to kick off the spooky season with a century-old collection from M.R. James, a medievalist and archaeologist who did a bit of writing on the side. I’ve heard James’s name tossed around with that of other old masters of scary like Algernon Blackwood and others, so I was hoping for some classic chills with Ghost Stories of an Antiquary. These stories gave me a window into what readers found scary 117 years ago—and showed me that writers have really raised the stakes since this book hit the shelves.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss, for review consideration. Read the rest of review at https://abookishtype.wordpress.com/2021/10/02/ghost-stories-of-an-antiquary-by-m-r-james/