The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce by Michael Newton, Michael Newton
The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce

Michael Newton, Michael Newton

The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce

Michael Newton, Michael Newton

456 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories challenging informative slow-paced
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This terrifying selection of ghost stories brings together the very best classic works from the masters of the supernaturalPhantom coaches, evil familiars, shadowy houses, spectral children and mysterious doppelgangers haunt these tales. They rang...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 75%
tense 75%
emotional 50%
adventurous 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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