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classic's review
4.0
This was a different type of read than ones I usually pick up. Considering that it’s pumpkin head time I held off on really diving in to this one. I liked the short story format and the stories were all easy to follow despite the intentional background noise.
The plots were pretty good and very well paced. I guessed an ending or two ahead of time. I may have missed it but I don’t recall real ghost stories which is fine by me.
The plots were pretty good and very well paced. I guessed an ending or two ahead of time. I may have missed it but I don’t recall real ghost stories which is fine by me.
efabri123's review
3.0
As a fan of M.R. James, I'm happy to see modern re-tellings of his short stories. They've been adapted for the modern world, making references to podcasts, apps, and pop culture- such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Listening to them on audible, they are very well acted. I appreciated the first and last stories in this edition than the two in the middle. The Casting of the Runes and A View from the Hill were highly enjoyable, suspenseful, and engaging.
constant_reader_19's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Four creepy stories! I enjoyed them all. If I had to pick a favorite it would be “Lost Hearts” with “A View from a Hill” close behind.
samiism's review
3.0
The first one was really good, and it set my expectations a little high. The rest were a chore to get through.
msbedelia's review
2.0
I've had this in my audible library forever and finally got around to it. It entertained me enough- I have a weird affection for mediocre radio-style drama- but it wasn't good enough that I would recommend it. Also, there was a story where one of the major deaths left me feeling like our protag was better off anyway, which was not the effect they were going for.
jadenchristopher's review
For all those who listen to audio books, they will know there is a huge difference between a full cast book and narrated one. This book is full cast with background noise and everything. I felt like it greatly took away from the story. It was hard to hear at times, and sometimes it took a minute for me to figure out where the characters had gone. I think it may have been good if it was written, but as an audiobook, I just couldn't finish it.
martin_reading_yay's review
2.0
An interesting idea but is plagued with poor editing and some very vague noises that are supposed to give you information on the plot. Ruffling paper and screams for one minuet does not tell me anything that is happening.
interfectrix's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5