Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories vs Shadows of the Stanley Hotel: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Horror
Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories
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This book is about stories that encounters with the ghosts of the dead and dying. The spirits of the dead reach out to the living, to pass on a message or to pursue a killer.
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The verdict
- Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 3 for Shadows of the Stanley Hotel.
- Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories runs the darker storyline; Shadows of the Stanley Hotel stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories
≈ 1h vs 3h for Shadows of the Stanley Hotel
New to the genre?
Shadows of the Stanley Hotel
Moderate vs Challenging for Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories
In the mood for something dark?
Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories
a darker storyline than Shadows of the Stanley Hotel
Want something lighter?
Shadows of the Stanley Hotel
an easier tone than Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories
Scores by source
| Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories | Shadows of the Stanley Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (702) | — |
| Hardcover | 2.5 (2) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (7) | — |
Reception
| Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories | Shadows of the Stanley Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 702 | — |
| Editions | 44 | — |
| Want to read | 579 | — |
| Reading it now | 80 | — |
| Written reviews | 75 | — |
| Pages | 67 | 178 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories or Shadows of the Stanley Hotel?
Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories (67 pages, ≈ 1 h 14 m); Shadows of the Stanley Hotel (178 pages, ≈ 3 h 18 m).
Which is harder to read: Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories or Shadows of the Stanley Hotel?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories: Challenging; Shadows of the Stanley Hotel: Moderate.