The Thousand and One Ghosts by Alexandre Dumas

The Thousand and One Ghosts

Alexandre Dumas with Andrew Brown (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Coming back into town after a hunting expedition, Alexandre Dumas witnesses an incredible scene: a man has come to hand himself in to the mayor after decapitating his wife, terrified by the fact that her severed head spoke to him even after her de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
tense 57%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.59

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