Ghosts of Christmas Past by L.P. Hartley, E.F. Benson, M.R. James, Muriel Spark, Robert Aickman, Louis de Bernières, Jenn Ashworth, E. Nesbit, Tim Martin, Kelly Link, Frank Cowper, Jerome K. Jerome, Neil Gaiman, Bernard Capes

294 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams.Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 50%
tense 37%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | N/A: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 42% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.38

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