M. R. James: The Complete Supernatural Stories by M.R. James

M. R. James: The Complete Supernatural Stories

M.R. James

277 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark slow-paced
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Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar and provost of King’s College, Cambridge, and of Eton College. Though James’s work as a medievalist is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 77%
tense 54%
adventurous 27%
relaxing 18%
reflective 13%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | N/A: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 26% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

3.85

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