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leanneymu's review against another edition
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A great short introduction to the idea of ghosts across society, history, geography, science and culture. A little ethnocentric to the Western canon, but the bibliography lists some great places to go for further reading on traditions in South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania too. A jumping off point for further reading, for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
belladonna230622's review against another edition
3.0
This book was really informative and wasn’t really what I had expected. It was really useful for looking at theories and different references. There were a couple of things that surprised me. To have the art of the ghost from the tale of Genji in the Chinese portion confused me, but also it isn’t referenced to at all later. I was also surprised that the Warrens weren’t mentioned at all in the book (or maybe I missed it?). I don’t personally like the Warrens but you have to admit they had a huge influence on the paranormal community for a long time.
nilocennis's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting enough. Really leaned on historical origins of the concept of ghosts, alternating mostly between continents, but it wasn't more than a superficial look at some well-known traditions, and ended up feeling inessential.
jailala's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Very informative and full of good suggestions for further reads/viewing
eddiemylove's review against another edition
4.0
Very informative and easy to read! I just wish things were separated a bit better sometimes paragraphs will end and another will start in the same section that is completely different from the last but otherwise I really enjoyed it!