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A review by readingisadoingword
The Dead of Winter: Ten Classic Tales for Chilling Nights by Cecily Gayford
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I received this book from Profile Books and it was perfectly timed and greatly appreciated!
A wonderfully varied collection of spooky, suspenseful and wintery tales - this was the perfect read for the grim weather and dark nights.
The selection varies from modern to classic with authors such as Ruth Rendell, E F Benson and M R James being included. Stories vary from sinister, spirit-induced sleepwalking to a malevolent Christmas tree. There are gruesome murderers, haunting tales of ill deeds past, and modern guilty consciences. This was a great selection. I enjoyed every story and the mix of some deeply sinister tales with some more light-hearted ones was a good balance.
A wonderfully varied collection of spooky, suspenseful and wintery tales - this was the perfect read for the grim weather and dark nights.
The selection varies from modern to classic with authors such as Ruth Rendell, E F Benson and M R James being included. Stories vary from sinister, spirit-induced sleepwalking to a malevolent Christmas tree. There are gruesome murderers, haunting tales of ill deeds past, and modern guilty consciences. This was a great selection. I enjoyed every story and the mix of some deeply sinister tales with some more light-hearted ones was a good balance.