paolina's review
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Fun collection of tales about spooky objects. A little bit more than a coffee table book that's really good for reading bits of at a time.
sarahwuzhere's review
5.0
Whether or not you believe in cursed objects is not the point in this story. This story focuses on the back stories of many cursed objects. It even touches slightly on voodoo dolls!! Everyone that I know has either a good luck charm or an object that nobody is allowed to touch or bad things will happen..... Elf on the shelf anyone?
Listening to the objects and their stories was refreshing. The hope diamond was a big one for me after watching the titanic in my younger years. To know that many "cursed" objects can merely be bought of Ebay is a tad concerning, but to each their own. This book will look fantastic on my shelf and I think my 12 year old will find just as much interest and joy in it.
Listening to the objects and their stories was refreshing. The hope diamond was a big one for me after watching the titanic in my younger years. To know that many "cursed" objects can merely be bought of Ebay is a tad concerning, but to each their own. This book will look fantastic on my shelf and I think my 12 year old will find just as much interest and joy in it.
lori_reads_everything's review
3.0
Ever wondered about the history of cursed objects, or if that story your heard was true? Look no further!
Cursed Objects was a fast and fun read, and the authors enthusiasm about the subject came through every page. While some stories were less interesting and some items not-so-much cursed as the subject of tall tales, I still really enjoyed working my way through this book.
Cursed Objects was a fast and fun read, and the authors enthusiasm about the subject came through every page. While some stories were less interesting and some items not-so-much cursed as the subject of tall tales, I still really enjoyed working my way through this book.
ladyeremite's review
3.0
This was a funny, breezy compendium to cursed objects. I was hoping, I think, for some more substantive meditation on why we are so obsessed with these things, in addition to all the stories.
numinousspirit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
arathenerd's review
3.0
This book was mostly a fun pastime, a list of the most (in)famous cursed object in all its forms and even objects that should be cursed but somehow aren’t. It’s really easy to read and it’s a fun way to learn about these interesting stories.