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emilywemily6's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was kind of disappointed by this book. I remember reading these books as a kid and being haunted by them! I was hoping that the stories would be a bit spookier for me as an adult, but I was honestly unfazed. The illustrations are WAY scarier than the stories. I also like the folk background that the author included in the book. But I wish this book stood the test of time for me; it is decidedly middle grade only.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
hoopoebird's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun nostalgia read for spooky season!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Cannibalism, and Stalking
fanboyriot's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Grew up with these books, never really liked the stories but I remember liking the illustrations in the books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Cannibalism, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury