Disappearance at Devil's Rock vs The Woman in Black: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Ghost Stories, Fiction
Disappearance at Devil's Rock
When her fourteen-year-old son disappears during a summer sleepover at Devil's Rock, Elizabeth and other residents of the town begin to see his ghost throughout the town, which leads her to believe that he is dead. She…
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The Woman in Black
In the process of settling an estate, Arthur Kipps finds himself confronted with some very unsettling matters.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Woman in Black is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Disappearance at Devil's Rock.
- The Woman in Black has the widest readership — 85672 ratings behind its score.
- The Woman in Black runs the darker storyline; Disappearance at Devil's Rock stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Woman in Black
≈ 3h vs 6h for Disappearance at Devil's Rock
New to the genre?
Disappearance at Devil's Rock
Light vs Moderate for The Woman in Black
In the mood for something dark?
The Woman in Black
a darker storyline than Disappearance at Devil's Rock
Want something lighter?
Disappearance at Devil's Rock
an easier tone than The Woman in Black
Scores by source
| Disappearance at Devil's Rock | The Woman in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (85672) |
| Hardcover | 3.6 (89) | 3.6 (215) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (139) | 4.0 (288) |
Reception
| Disappearance at Devil's Rock | The Woman in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 139 | 85672 |
| Editions | 12 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 95775 |
| Pages | 336 | 168 |