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bunnybird22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
thereadingdude's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
sweekune's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I first encountered the story of The Woman in Black when I was 16. For my GCSE Drama class, we studied the play based on the book and so went to see the West End production at the Fortune Theatre. I remember the terror, horror and unsettling vibes of the whole thing as well as the coach of terrified teenagers scared to silence on the way home. I picked up the book this year and I'm glad to say it lived up to all my horrendous, gothic and fearful memories.
- As I've already said, this is a scary story. A gothic ghost story that builds the tension, the fear and layers the story so that when you reach certain reveals and the end you are suitably terrified.
- Although originally published in the 1980s, the book reads like the Edwardian time period it appears to be set it. The prose is similar in feel to Victorian and early 20th century novels and it adds to the feel of the book.
- This book is short (my copy is under 200 pages long) but it packs so much into such little space.
A perfectly spooky read, great for October or anytime you wish to read a ghost story. I would caution any potential readers not to read this in the dark.
- As I've already said, this is a scary story. A gothic ghost story that builds the tension, the fear and layers the story so that when you reach certain reveals and the end you are suitably terrified.
- Although originally published in the 1980s, the book reads like the Edwardian time period it appears to be set it. The prose is similar in feel to Victorian and early 20th century novels and it adds to the feel of the book.
- This book is short (my copy is under 200 pages long) but it packs so much into such little space.
A perfectly spooky read, great for October or anytime you wish to read a ghost story. I would caution any potential readers not to read this in the dark.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy