M. R. James: The Complete Supernatural Stories by M.R. James

M. R. James: The Complete Supernatural Stories

M.R. James

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fiction classics horror short stories dark slow-paced

Description

Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar and provost of King’s College, Cambridge, and of Eton College. Though James’s work as a medievalist is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 69%
tense 53%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 23%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 36% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.85

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