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"The Ghost Pirates . . . is a powerful account of a doomed and haunted ship on its last voyage, and of the terrible sea-devils (of quasi-human aspect, and perhaps the spirits of bygone buccaneers) that besiege it and finally drag it down to an unknown fate. With its command of maritime knowledge, and its clever selection of hints and incidents suggestive of latent horrors in nature, this book at times reaches enviable peaks of power." -- H.P. Lovecraft
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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This novel by William Hope Hodgson was first published in 1909. Hodgson was a prolific writer and this book was enjoyed at the time, although he did produce other tales that were considered superior.
The story is told as an account by our narrator who sets sail on a packet ship. As the voyage progresses strange things start to occur; shadows seen out of the corner of the eye, ropes coming loose, and then accidents, and fatality. A ship of ghostly appearance initially is seen by one sailor, and then more, as the crew realise that they are up against the ghosts of pirates.
Hodgson shows here his skill at maintaining a tight plot which is to some degree sparsely written, he also uses different dialects for crew members, but by not giving full graphic range to the ghosts he ramps up the tension and suspense. If you like a good ghost story, then this should be right up your street.
The story is told as an account by our narrator who sets sail on a packet ship. As the voyage progresses strange things start to occur; shadows seen out of the corner of the eye, ropes coming loose, and then accidents, and fatality. A ship of ghostly appearance initially is seen by one sailor, and then more, as the crew realise that they are up against the ghosts of pirates.
Hodgson shows here his skill at maintaining a tight plot which is to some degree sparsely written, he also uses different dialects for crew members, but by not giving full graphic range to the ghosts he ramps up the tension and suspense. If you like a good ghost story, then this should be right up your street.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Not a bad little book, it wasn't a bad read.
It's about the exploits of a sailing ship heading for England and what happened.
It's only a four star, but should be four and a half.
It's about the exploits of a sailing ship heading for England and what happened.
It's only a four star, but should be four and a half.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Definitely one of the best ghost stories I have every read, and I've read a few. Up there with M R James and Poe. The sparse writing style reads like a film, drawing you into the story. The author knows about life aboard ship and this adds to the authenticity and believability of the characters. A must read.
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A good little ghost story
This is a good little ghost story; not the most well put together, but entertaining enough. It's strength lies in some great dialogue, with a wide range of dialects and... Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Mr. D. Lakins
Jolly Fine Read
Loved this book, it was a really pleasing read. It is a bit tricky to understand some of the nautical terms but that aside very enjoyable. Read more
Published 6 days ago by PawnMag
Wow!
I read the other reviews and decided to give this book a try as it seemed to fit the kind of subject I'm interested in. Well I read it cover to cover in two sittings! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. J. G. Willetts
the ghost pirates
this has got to be the worlds greatest ghost story. you'll be hooked from page one. i read this first years ago and have been trying to get a copy ever since. Read more
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