I don't know that I've ever read a story more like M.R. James than this one. If it was an intentional homage, then well done. If not, then it sure seems like one.
Kelly
Kelly
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A little like M. R. James. I am in The Jolly Corner on this one. Seriously, it reminded me of the format of many Victorian novels...that I cherish. I love the letters...a bit like Dracula and others like it.I don't know that I've ever read a story more like M.R. James than this one. If it was an intentional homage, then well done. If not, then it sure seems like one.
Kelly
A little like M. R. James. I am in The Jolly Corner on this one. Seriously, it reminded me of the format of many Victorian novels...that I cherish. I love the letters...a bit like Dracula and others like it.
I had these writers confused again...drat! Sorta like Manet and Monet. Henry James lived in Lamb House...he was more into feelings. M. R. James was more into ghostly happening.Yes. It was similar to the format of Dracula. And many others. As much as I enjoy Henry James and his short stories, I've not read The Jolly Corner. I'll have to track that down.
Kelly