The Willows
The Willows
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
The Danube River • Early 20th century
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "The Willows," two individuals embark on a canoe journey along the Danube River. They find themselves on a remote island covered with willows, where strange and unsettling events begin to occur. As unexplained forces close in, the travelers face an escalating sense of dread and uncertainty.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood is lauded for its atmospheric tension and masterful depiction of dread, establishing it as a seminal piece in supernatural horror. Critics praise the evocative prose and immersive setting. Some readers, however, find its pacing slow. Overall, it remains an influential and haunting narrative that captivates the imagination.
Who Should Read The Willows?
A reader who enjoys The Willows by Algernon Blackwood likely appreciates atmospheric horror and nature's mysterious forces. They'll enjoy its eerie, suspenseful tone akin to Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu and Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher. Ideal for fans of psychological and supernatural explorations.
17,216 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
The Danube River • Early 20th century
2003
Adult
18+ years
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