Tuesday, October 7

Audiobook Review: A Warning to the Curious by MR James


Author: MR James
Narrator: David Suchet
Title: A Warning to the Curious
Genre: Horror, Paranormal, Classic, Short story
Format: Audiobook 
Published: January 1, 1925
Where I Got It: Audible


Summary: 
The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion.



Review:
Weeee love some spooky shorts in October. This is my 2nd MR James and I really should do more. He is good. 

This is the story of Paxton who is an antiquarian and archaeologist. He is on holiday in Seaburgh. He inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia. The crown is told to protect the country from invasions, but take it...if you dare. 

Spoooooooky. The narrator really added a chill to this one. 

You can guess what is going to happen. But the scenes at the end? Oof. So good.

This was short and sweet, but it didn't need any more. It was the perfect length and it will make you think twice about grabbing old stuff. 

5 stars.




 Challenge(s):
- Audiobook #46

3 comments:

Jen Twimom said...

Oh, I'm not a big spooky story person, but maybe in this short form.

Blodeuedd said...

I do like short

Northwoman said...

Horror is not for me but glad it was a hit for you.

Anne - Books of My Heart