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Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979

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Peter Straub

Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979
Book Details
Pages

567

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Milburn, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

1979

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ghost Story by Peter Straub is a classic American horror novel that follows the members of the Chowder Society in Milburn, New York, who are confronted by a malevolent entity connected to their past. After the mysterious death of a member, they enlist the help of Edward’s nephew, Don Wanderley, to uncover the truth, leading to a series of terrifying events involving shapeshifters and vengeful spirits. The novel explores themes such as the nature of the outsider, the significance of friendship, and the dangers of shame.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

84,607 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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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.

4.1

84,607 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

567

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Milburn, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

1979

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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