The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill

165 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics historical horror mystery dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Description

The classic ghost story from the author of The Mist in the Mirror: a chilling tale about a menacing spectre haunting a small English town. Arthur Kipps is an up-and-coming London solicitor who is sent to Crythin Gifford—a faraway town in the wind...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,433 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 83%
tense 70%
sad 44%
emotional 25%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 29% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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