Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood

Ancient Sorceries

Algernon Blackwood

256 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A traveller is trapped in a remote French hill town with oddly feline inhabitants; an old sea captain's ravings build to a terrifying climax one stormy night; two friends camping on a lonely, willow-covered island are haunted by the twisted trees ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 82%
tense 52%
adventurous 23%
challenging 17%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

3.68

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