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fearandtrembling's review against another edition
2.0
Christmassy Gothic-lite with sentimentality and melodrama. Not as bad as it sounds, actually, and was fairly entertaining. But it could have been more fun with a well-developed ghost.
Yes, that's right. Sometimes the thing that holds your story back is the lack of a well-developed ghost.
Yes, that's right. Sometimes the thing that holds your story back is the lack of a well-developed ghost.
monica_'s review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
caroline_carnivorous's review against another edition
4.0
A longer short. Classic victorian; a ghost story for christmas! Really well written, very gothic and dramatic - and oh so spooky. Fitting for an October read as well!
firstimpressionsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
The Abbott's Ghost is another hidden gem written by Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne saved his cousin Jasper's life after a misadventure in the water and was made a cripple because of it. Jasper of course is forever grateful but due to a small faux pas does a poor way of showing it. Maurice is in love with his cousin Octativa but due to his circumstances Octavia's mother puts a wrench in any happiness as her daughter should and could do better. In the end, a ghost story comes true paving the way for the couple's future.
I felt the Abbott's Ghost was a cross between a Jane Austen novel and A Christmas Carol. Ninety percent of the book occurs during a dinner party with witty dialogue and scandal, also the ending has a very Austen feel with all the happy marriages. A Christmas Carol is reminiscent because The Abbott's Ghost is in fact a Christmas story but I would use this loosely as it is not very merry; this really reminds me of A Christmas Carol because of the amount of ghost stories in it, each more tantalizing than the last. The Abbott's Ghost is a small story with great depth, keeping eyes wide open to the unexpected end.
You can find this review among others, at my blog She is too fond of books
I felt the Abbott's Ghost was a cross between a Jane Austen novel and A Christmas Carol. Ninety percent of the book occurs during a dinner party with witty dialogue and scandal, also the ending has a very Austen feel with all the happy marriages. A Christmas Carol is reminiscent because The Abbott's Ghost is in fact a Christmas story but I would use this loosely as it is not very merry; this really reminds me of A Christmas Carol because of the amount of ghost stories in it, each more tantalizing than the last. The Abbott's Ghost is a small story with great depth, keeping eyes wide open to the unexpected end.
You can find this review among others, at my blog She is too fond of books
nigmatillium's review against another edition
1.0
After reading the first book of 'Little Women' and learning about Louisa May Alcott and her works as A.M. Barnard I was excited to dive right in. I got two of the stories she wrote under the pseudonym and started reading.
At first I was unsure about 'The Abbot's Ghost', it didn't really kept my interest until the end of the third chapter when things got interesting. Unfortunately my interest wasn't kept for long. While the story has a lot of potential, I feel like the plot is a bit underdeveloped. Also, due to the writing style it was rather difficult to understand who was saying what at some point in the dialogue.
As for the horror (ghost) factor... There isn't much of it. There's nothing scary or that keeps the reader alert. Overall 'The Abbot's Ghost' is a moralizing, predictable little story that can be enjoyed as a light lecture on a cold winter day.
At first I was unsure about 'The Abbot's Ghost', it didn't really kept my interest until the end of the third chapter when things got interesting. Unfortunately my interest wasn't kept for long. While the story has a lot of potential, I feel like the plot is a bit underdeveloped. Also, due to the writing style it was rather difficult to understand who was saying what at some point in the dialogue.
As for the horror (ghost) factor... There isn't much of it. There's nothing scary or that keeps the reader alert. Overall 'The Abbot's Ghost' is a moralizing, predictable little story that can be enjoyed as a light lecture on a cold winter day.
jezebelsk's review against another edition
4.0
Are you looking for something a little different for your holiday season? Well, how about a little ghost story? Louisa May Alcott tells the story of a well-to-do family, their scandals, their lovers, and their ghosts. It was a short read, but the characters and plot were in-depth and wonderful. The genius of Louisa May Alcott is apparent in every word.
My rating: 4/5
My rating: 4/5
emily_bosco's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
emtobiasz's review against another edition
3.0
Read on Serial Reader as a seasonal readalong with Litsy folks
barbarajean's review against another edition
3.0
Well, that was an abrupt ending! I enjoyed this all the same--with all its little intrigues and gradually-revealed backstories--even if the ending wrapped it all up a bit too swiftly. I'm glad I came across it--it was a fun read.