In a glass darkly vs Tales of Uncanny and Supernatural: Which Should You Read?
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In a glass darkly
In a Glass Darkly collects together five short stories from gothic horror and mystery writer Sheridan Le Fanu. The book, published in 1872 a year before Le Fanu's death, is named from a passage in Corinthians which…
1 film adaptation
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Tales of Uncanny and Supernatural
Where reality fades and the supernatural begins… Algernon Blackwood is celebrated as one of the greatest masters of supernatural fiction. His stories don't rely on shock or gore—instead, they awaken a creeping unease,…
The verdict
- In a glass darkly is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Tales of Uncanny and Supernatural.
How to choose
Scores by source
| In a glass darkly | Tales of Uncanny and Supernatural | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (6118) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.6 (15) | — |
Reception
| In a glass darkly | Tales of Uncanny and Supernatural | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6118 | — |
| Editions | 41 | 12 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 18609 | — |
| Reading it now | 408 | — |
| Written reviews | 512 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 2398 | — |
| Pages | 288 | 426 |