57 pages 1 hour read

Peter Straub

Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Peter Straub's Ghost Story is hailed for its chilling atmosphere and intricate storytelling. Reviewers praise its ability to weave multiple narratives seamlessly and create genuine suspense. Some critique it for its slow pacing and complex plot that may confuse readers. Overall, it's seen as a compelling read for horror enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ghost Story?

Readers who relish chilling narratives with intricate plots and psychological depth will appreciate Ghost Story by Peter Straub. Fans of Stephen King’s It or Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House will find similar thematic elements of haunted pasts and eerie atmospheres that captivate and terrify.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Topics
Religion / Spirituality