Bumps in the night vs Byways of ghost-land: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Ghost Stories, Ghosts
Bumps in the night
“The big grandfather clock in the hall struck twelve: it was midnight.”
When he discovers his house is haunted, Dudley Stork enlists the help of his friends to find out what is causing the spooky noises.
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Byways of ghost-land
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Bumps in the night is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Byways of ghost-land.
- Bumps in the night has the widest readership — 195 ratings behind its score.
- Bumps in the night runs the darker storyline; Byways of ghost-land stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Bumps in the night
≈ 1h vs 4h for Byways of ghost-land
New to the genre?
Bumps in the night
Moderate vs Challenging for Byways of ghost-land
In the mood for something dark?
Bumps in the night
a darker storyline than Byways of ghost-land
Want something lighter?
Byways of ghost-land
an easier tone than Bumps in the night
Scores by source
| Bumps in the night | Byways of ghost-land | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (195) | 3.5 (15) |
Reception
| Bumps in the night | Byways of ghost-land | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 195 | 15 |
| Editions | 7 | 18 |
| Want to read | 406 | 27 |
| Reading it now | 9 | 10 |
| Written reviews | 50 | 3 |
| Pages | 32 | 246 |