Reviews

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

hyperashley's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

dandilion's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book is slow and honestly, for most of it nothing is happening. The main character doesn't really seem to have any distinctive personality traits and the best character is definitely the dog, Spider. HOWEVER, the last two pages make everything else worth it. Truly. I wouldn't say this is a great book and it wouldn't be my first recommendation. But, it's worth reading!

lucyy_bxo's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aleeka's review against another edition

5.0

loved it so much

smitinghedgehog's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

drewreadsintherain's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

emmalouiseee5659's review against another edition

3.0

This book was just what it’s marketed as - a traditional ghost story and it did not disappoint! Susan Hill’s writing is absolutely incredible, especially the way the author uses all the senses to create such an immersive experience.

Rant incoming; very predictable and slightly overhyped in my opinion (that does not take away my enjoyment from it!!) I do feel like something was low-key missing from the plot whether it was more terror and suffering or just a bit more explanation (e.g. going into the history of the woman in black a bit more, myths etc.) but who am I to judge such a highly rated classic ✋

Overall I did enjoy my experience and if this book was a restaurant I would probably give a 10% tip and a positive google review

natalie001's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

gardenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

maxicroissant's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

3.0