kyrakristin's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
The best part was the chapter written by Elizabeth Gaskell
The best part was the chapter written by Elizabeth Gaskell
jowmy4's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
aliilman's review against another edition
4.0
Not the most spectacular nor the most boring book I’ve ever read.
It’s a story of an elderly lady who moved to a house that sits opposite of a house to let. She thought the house for let is haunted as she’d seen an eye.
Minus the filler poetry and the second-to-last chapter, ‘twas a decent read.
It’s a story of an elderly lady who moved to a house that sits opposite of a house to let. She thought the house for let is haunted as she’d seen an eye.
Minus the filler poetry and the second-to-last chapter, ‘twas a decent read.
bibliofeel's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Strange vignettes loosely tied together. An interesting listen but perhaps better read in print!
astrangerhere's review against another edition
3.0
Another collaborative work between Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell and Adelaide Anne Procter. I did not enjoy this quite as much as A Haunted House, but still I enjoy the bouncing about between authors. I'll now start attacking Dickens in earnest.
jbrito's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
marystephanos's review against another edition
3.0
First published in 1858, this short little oddity of a book is really a compilation of tales written by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, and poet Adelaide Anne Procter. Each of the stories centers around a single theme, the mystery behind a house that no one will rent. In the end, there is not much mystery, and it's the cooperation among the authors that is the attraction rather than the stories themselves, which in most cases are a little slight. Procter's poetic chapter is rather interesting, however. Recommended for fans of Dickens, Collins, and Gaskell.
mchandler's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3.5 star book, brought up by Gaskell's chapter