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352 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840225518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2007
Description
M.R. James is probably the finest ghost-story writer England has ever produced. These tales are not only classics of their genre, but are also superb examples of beautifully-paced understatement, convincing background and chilling terror. As well ...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 52%
adventurous 22%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | Character: 11% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 85% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Classism, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcohol, Child death, Body horror
352 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840225518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 05 July 2007
Description
M.R. James is probably the finest ghost-story writer England has ever produced. These tales are not only classics of their genre, but are also superb examples of beautifully-paced understatement, convincing background and chilling terror. As well ...
Community Reviews Summary of 575 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 52%
adventurous 22%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | Character: 11% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 85% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Classism, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcohol, Child death, Body horror