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rschmidt7 's review for:
The Willows
by Algernon Blackwood
Finally got around to reading this novella after having it on my TBR list for a long time. "The Willows" is a classic horror story said to have influenced Lovecraft and many other writers, and for that alone it is worth reading. You can definitely feel the proto-Lovecraftian horror here. If you like atmospheric creepiness and vague lurking entities, you'll enjoy this, but keep in mind that it was written in 1907. I think horror readers expect too much nowadays. Don't compare this to modern horror; instead, try to put yourself into the mindset of a turn-of-the-century reader, and you should see why this is such a compelling and important work.
My only complaint is that it was not a full-length novel. I would have liked to see more movement of the plot and a longer tale. There was definitely potential for a longer plot.
Still, this was a great read, very quick and enjoyable, and a great way to start off my reading for 2023.
My only complaint is that it was not a full-length novel. I would have liked to see more movement of the plot and a longer tale. There was definitely potential for a longer plot.
Still, this was a great read, very quick and enjoyable, and a great way to start off my reading for 2023.