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Mrs. Zant and the Ghost ('The Ghost's Touch') (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Wilkie Collins
eclecticlittleadventures's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cr4nkyp4nts's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes folks get what they deserve.
I thoroughly enjoyed this short story made even better by the fantastic narration performed by Gillian Anderson. That accent! Swoon!
I thoroughly enjoyed this short story made even better by the fantastic narration performed by Gillian Anderson. That accent! Swoon!
avoraciousreader68's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.5
2.5
Book source ~ Purchased at Audible
Mrs Zant sees a ghost. Mr Rayburn sees a ghost. He thinks. Was it really? Something weird is definitely going on.
I listened to this last September while driving home to NC from OH on one of the many trips to and from after losing my mom in July. I honestly can’t remember a single thing about it. It is forgettable. I think there was a ghost? Maybe?
Writing: meh.
Plot: meh.
Narration: meh
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
4.0
When Gillian Anderson narrates a ghost story, you listen to it. Period. A great and entertaining piece of prose narrated with a great style and talent. Was the story too melodramatic at times? Definitely. But when dealing with this genre, over the top is just a regular occurrence. Intriguing enough and with great characters, this is such a gem of the ghost story genre.
theelazyyonee's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this short story. I forgot I had it on my Audible account so I gave it a listen. An I lived it!
But my favorite part was little Lucy's disapproval & quick remake to Mrs. Zant brother in law. I got a bit of a chuckle listening to that part. Kids truly are the most honest, when they want to be. :)
But my favorite part was little Lucy's disapproval & quick remake to Mrs. Zant brother in law. I got a bit of a chuckle listening to that part. Kids truly are the most honest, when they want to be. :)
rebeccalm's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this as an audio book and thought that Gillian Anderson was a fantastic narrator. This had a very classic Victorian ghost story feel to it, while still being ever so subtle. The characters have very interesting backgrounds and are quite developed for a short story. I loved some of the earlier moments I had of trying to decide whether or not I myself believed the narrator's account of things - or if she really is very grief stricken and having a hard time coping with her loss.