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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Totally my own fault but when I purchased this book I thought it would be 'true' ghost stories, obviously its not. The stories are old ghost stories, I wasnt impressed. Also the print is very small.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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PROMPT DELIVERY. MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SAYS IT IS A GOOD BOOK, BUT THE WRITING IS QUITE SMALL, OTHERWISE GOOD STORIES. RECOMMENDED.
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
What editorial excellence!!!
6 Dec 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read many collections of ghost stories, but this is by far the finest I have ever encountered. Judging from his selection of tales, the editor is clearly a man not only of great intelligence but also knowledge in his field and exquisite editorial skills. Buy this book for chilly October nights, snowy winters by the fire, and all your summer camping trips. An invaluable source for the scary!
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Excellent!
22 Aug 2006
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Contents:
***The Empty House by Algernon Blackwell......1
***The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs......21
***The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving......34
***The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe......70
***The Judge's House by Bram Stoker......78
***A Ghost Story by Jerome K. Jerome......100
***The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman......108
***The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James......128
***The Story of Clifford House by Anonymous......152
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An excellent collection of very spooky ghost stories from authors who were known for their ability to write them.
I recommend this book to you!
***The Empty House by Algernon Blackwell......1
***The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs......21
***The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving......34
***The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe......70
***The Judge's House by Bram Stoker......78
***A Ghost Story by Jerome K. Jerome......100
***The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman......108
***The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James......128
***The Story of Clifford House by Anonymous......152
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An excellent collection of very spooky ghost stories from authors who were known for their ability to write them.
I recommend this book to you!
29 of 37 people found the following review helpful
I wouldn't call them "The Best"
5 Nov 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book because I like to read ghost stories. I am also a teacher, and my kids read them as well. I was somewhat disappointed when I perused the book after receiving it. Most of the stories I had already read...in college courses. My kids didn't like them either; unless you have an exceptionally bright child, the stories are a little deep and complex for anyone under 16. Also, if parents knew the true symbolism of "The Yellow Wallpaper," they may not want their child to read it. I had a hard time with this story being in the context of a children's book.
These stories are also a little too long and out-of-date to capture a child's interest. I teach 7th and 8th grade, and if they got bored with the stories, I'm sure anyone younger would too. If you are an older person, you may enjoy these stories a little more, as we tend to appreciate and understand "classics" a little better. But, like I said, if you have a bright child that enjoys multifaceted stories, by all means, buy the book. That's my .02.
These stories are also a little too long and out-of-date to capture a child's interest. I teach 7th and 8th grade, and if they got bored with the stories, I'm sure anyone younger would too. If you are an older person, you may enjoy these stories a little more, as we tend to appreciate and understand "classics" a little better. But, like I said, if you have a bright child that enjoys multifaceted stories, by all means, buy the book. That's my .02.
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