57 pages • 1 hour read
Peter StraubGhost Story
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
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 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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