The Woman in Black
by Susan Hill, John Lawrence
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill, John Lawrence holds a well received rating of 3.68 out of 5, based on 24.2K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 138 pages.
About The Woman in Black
What real reader does not yearn, somewhere in the recesses of his or her heart, for a really literate, first-class thriller--one that chills the body, but warms the soul with plot, perception, and language at once astute and vivid? In other words, a ghost story written by Jane Austen?Alas, we cannot give you Austen, but Susan Hill's remarkable Woman In Black comes as close as our era can provide. Set on the obligatory English moor, on an isolated causeway, the story has as its hero Arthur Kipps, an up-and-coming young solicitor who has come north from London to attend the funeral and settle the affairs of Mrs. Alice Drablow of Eel Marsh House. The routine formalities he anticipates give way to a tumble of events and secrets more sinister and terrifying than any nightmare: the rocking chair in the deserted nursery, the eerie sound of a pony and trap, a child's scream in the fog, and most dreadfully--and for Kipps most tragically--The Woman In Black.The Woman In Black is both a brilliant exercise in atmosphere and controlled horror and a delicious spine-tingler--proof positive that this neglected genre, the ghost story, isn't dead after all.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan Hill, John Lawrence |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 138 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.68 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,200 |
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What genre is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Woman in Black worth reading?
Based on 24.2K reader ratings, The Woman in Black has an average score of 3.68 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black has 138 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was written by Susan Hill, John Lawrence. It was first published in 1983.
What is the ISBN for The Woman in Black?
The ISBN-13 for The Woman in Black is 9781567921890.0.
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