Ghost Stories of an Antiquary vs The Woman in Black: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: English Ghost stories, Ghost Stories, Fiction
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
M. R. James is the acknowledged master of the English ghost story. Disdaining gore in favour of atmosphere and suggestion, his enduring supernatural tales are masterpieces of understated horror. Ghost stories of an…
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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
- Readers rate Ghost Stories of an Antiquary highest: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary 4.1 · The Woman in Black 3.8.
- The Woman in Black has the widest readership — 85672 ratings behind its score.
- The Woman in Black runs the darker storyline; Ghost Stories of an Antiquary stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Ghost Stories of an Antiquary | The Woman in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (85672) |
| Hardcover | 4.5 (2) | 3.6 (215) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (24) | 4.0 (288) |
Reception
| Ghost Stories of an Antiquary | The Woman in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 24 | 85672 |
| Editions | 179 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 95775 |
| Pages | 270 | 168 |