The Haunted House by Elizabeth Gaskell, George Augustus Sala, Wesley Stace, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Hesba Stretton, Adelaide Anne Procter

126 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Compiled by Charles Dickens, and counting Elizabeth Gaskell and Wilkie Collins among its contributors,The Haunted House is an ingenious tale of the supernatural with touches of pure Dickensian comedy. When the narrator espies a deserted house from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
funny 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

2.88

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