352 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840225518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2007
Description
M.R. James is probably the finest ghost-story writer England has ever produced. These tales are not only classics of their genre, but are also superb examples of beautifully-paced understatement, convincing background and chilling terror. As well ...
Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 52%
adventurous 32%
informative 4%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | N/A: 11% | A mix: 5% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | N/A: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child death, Alcohol352 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840225518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2007
Description
M.R. James is probably the finest ghost-story writer England has ever produced. These tales are not only classics of their genre, but are also superb examples of beautifully-paced understatement, convincing background and chilling terror. As well ...
Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 52%
adventurous 32%
informative 4%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | N/A: 11% | A mix: 5% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | N/A: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child death, Alcohol