The Signalman: A Ghost Story for Christmas by Charles Dickens

The Signalman: A Ghost Story for Christmas

Charles Dickens with Seth (Illustrator)

56 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

"This book is amazing."Halloween might seem like the spookiest time of year, but Charles Dickens felt otherwise. He was among the many authors who set their scariest stories during the dim and shivering days of--yes, Christmas.First published in 1...

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Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 82%
tense 59%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | Character: 26% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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