The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill

216 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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

Description

The Woman in Black is Susan Hill's best-loved novel, and the basis for the UK's second longest ever running stage play, and a major film starring Daniel Radcliffe. Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer, travels to a remote village to put the affairs of a r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,663 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 83%
tense 70%
sad 43%
emotional 26%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 27%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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