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568 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
M. R. James is widely regarded as the father of the modern ghost story, and his tales have influenced horror writers from H. P. Lovecraft to Stephen King. First published in the early 1900s, they have never been out of print, and are recognized as...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | N/A: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Cannibalism, Child death
568 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
M. R. James is widely regarded as the father of the modern ghost story, and his tales have influenced horror writers from H. P. Lovecraft to Stephen King. First published in the early 1900s, they have never been out of print, and are recognized as...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | N/A: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Cannibalism, Child death