Book of Ghost Stories by Roald Dahl

Book of Ghost Stories

Roald Dahl

fiction horror short stories dark medium-paced

235 pages | first published 1983

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Who better to investigate the literary spirit world than that supreme connoisseur of the unexpected, Roald Dahl? Of the many permutations of the macabre or bizarre, Dahl was always especially fascinated by the classic ghost story. As he realtes in...
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Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 86%
tense 46%
adventurous 20%
sad 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 33%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

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