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The Woman in Black
- Narrated by: Paul Ansdell
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
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It is not until he glimpses a young woman with a wasted face, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a sense of profound unease begins to creep over him and take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk about the woman in black or what happens whenever she is seen.
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- Alycee
- 01-13-12
Eerily facinating!
I loved listening to this book. I was caught up in the story right away and could feel the horror and fear the character in the story felt by the way the narrator read and related the events of the story. I got everything I expected from reading a "Ghost Story." I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good ghost story.
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- Mel
- 01-25-12
Classic Gothic Ghost Tale
Surrounded by family on a snowy Christmas Eve, the fireplace ablaze, the tree bedecked and aglow....what secret memories could possibly cause the senior Arthur Kipps to tremble with terror when family members turn out the lights and begin telling harmless ghost stories around the tree? Woman in Black is an engrossing classic ghost story--no bells no whistles--with a lush style of writing that lays out an almost palpable atmosphere. Paul Ansdell perfectly captures the spirit (so to speak) of this post-Victorian placed tale with his narration. Very enjoyable, easy listen--and (at least at the time of this posting) a nice little price for the entertainment value.
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- Janice
- 10-22-11
Believably spookey
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This is the perfect ghost story - enough detail to bring you into the scene, but not overwritten to make it tedious. Told in the first person, you experience the mystery along with the main character. (I just loved the brave little dog, Spider). Wonderfully read by Paul Ansdell. The story moves right along and is the perfect length - a great way to get through a 4 hour road trip.
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- Karen
- 01-23-10
good story and narration
This book is a great one to hear for those who like a ghost story with an actual ghost, rather than mere suggestions of ghosts. Paul Ansdell's narration was excellent, I thought, as well. He was great at making different accents for various characters, and for expressing the panic and fear felt by the protagonist. There are two reasons why I did not give this 5 stars: One is b/c I like to be driven to fear when reading a supernatural story, and while The Woman in Black was engrossing and full of supernatural occurrences, it didn't make me shudder or wonder about shadows in the corner of my room at night. The 2nd reason is b/c I was disappointed with the ending, which I will not spoil for anyone reading this who has not yet listened to the story.
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- Eva
- 12-21-11
Hidden classic
What made the experience of listening to The Woman in Black the most enjoyable?
I loved how the story moved along and took you with it. It made me want to hear more.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Toward the end it did. I can't say that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. However I was there enough to want more.
What does Paul Ansdell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He did a great job reading it as well as giving each character their own voice. I love the accent, it just fit.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The last time he see's the woman in black and what happens. It was horrible and sad.
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I found this book on a recommendation. I am so glad I followed up on it. I hope the rest of her stories are as wonderful as this one was. It is a must read if you like the horror and suspence genres.
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- D. Hutchins
- 04-25-12
Loved it!
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OK so I'll be honest. The movie intrigued me. My kids made fun of me because I would watch the trailer over and over again but I wouldn't go watch the movie. I'm not much of a movie person - the trailer was creepy enough for me. But I made the decision that I would read the book, then see the movie. I really loved this book. I loved the narration which was very soothing and SUCH a wonderful contrast for the eeriness of the content. I think that was my favorite part! Now I can't wait for the movie to come out on DVD. I am planning SUCH an evening for my family...
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- Evonne
- 06-07-17
Worth the listen!
Would you listen to The Woman in Black again? Why?
Yes. I often listen to audiobooks more than once. Not all just the good ones. On this one, well because it was so well thought out and written. The story wasn't so much scary material it was just secretive in the hidden secrets sense that people leave behind.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I liked Sam Daily. At first, I thought he might be a pretentious town folk by the description the main character gave. He turned out to be a really nice and caring guy.
Which character – as performed by Paul Ansdell – was your favorite?
I liked them all
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Neither
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I recommend this one if you are looking for a short under 10 bucks book. I sometimes find that although a book is 10 hours long it still never really fully develops into a great book. This is a great one and if you are a fan of British genre, accent etc this one doesn't disappoint. The narrator was excellent. I really felt like I was in his head seeing and feeling what he saw and felt.
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- karen
- 10-20-11
Wonderfully creepy -- just excellent.
A classic tale of haunting, almost Poe-ish, and a pure pleasure. I've enjoyed everything Susan Hill has written, and this novella was no exception. A wonderfully-told tale, lots of things that go bump in the night -- or even during the daytime, with plenty of shrieks and groans, but -- interestingly enough -- no undue blood or gore. Just a good old fashioned ghost story, The narrator was perfect -- just enough of an accent to make it exotic and sound as though it was a tale from long ago. Highly recommended.
17 people found this helpful
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- H
- 11-18-11
Chilling tale, fantastic narration!
The Woman in Black is so darkly enchanting. I had seen trailers for the movie which provoked me to give the book a try. The story alone is profound, moving, and horrifying... but narrator, Paul Ansdell, read with such emotion and feeling that served to better the listener's understanding of Arthur Kipps' horror. I found myself delightfully nervous for Kipps as I listened. I would definitely and already have recommend this to everyone.
A first rate story by Susan Hill. I know I shall be searching for other books narrated by Ansdell.
16 people found this helpful
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- Diane
- 10-22-17
Spooked
I did not have high expectations for this novella, having watched portions of the movie starring Daniel Radcliffe which was over the top with gruesome horror and jump out of your skin moments. The book, on the other hand, is much more subtle, to chilling effect— giving me goosebumps on more than one occasion. I loved the Gothic style and creeping horror that slowly envelopes the main character. Narration is pitch perfect. A wonderful, creepy Halloween treat!
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- Elizabeth
- 04-07-08
A Great Listen.
Great story, reads like a diary account. The narrator is fluent and expressive. Recommended.
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- karenlr
- 09-23-10
Brilliant
I have seen the theatre production of this book about three times now and I loved every one. The book was just as good if not better.
I love descriptive books and this one was very much one of those.
The narrator was good too. Even though I knew what was coming I couldnt put my ipod down and got quite cross when it run out of power! This is one of those books that i could listen to year after year. Marvelous!
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- Pamela
- 07-28-11
Spooky
I really loved this, so atmospheric and the narrator was great, he really captured the panic of the main character. I really loved to the language in this, so descriptive. You could nearly see everything happening in front of you as you listened. I would definitely recommend this, a great homage to the classic ghost story.
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- Adele
- 10-19-11
A classic, spine chilling story
This is a dark, chilling and wonderfully mystical tale, brilliantly narrated by Paul Ansdell. Set in, or around, the Victorian era, the story superbly envelops and entwines its characters, ghostly atmospheres and settings. At times, one almost gets the feeling of being there, and more than once did I find the hairs prickle at the back of my neck! I am not surprised this book has now been adapted to the screen -it definitely deserves the attention!
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- Gail
- 11-12-11
Terrifyingly unnerving - well recommended
Susan Hill has a talent for writing stories that unnerve by creating an atmosphere of creeping terror, rather than in-your-face horror. I have seen The Woman in Black at the theatre, and didn't think it could be improved on, but Paul Ansdell's utterly convincing narration took the story to a whole new level for me. I will be looking for other books narrated by him.
If I may offer one piece of advice thought.... please do not do as I did and listen to it as you drive on your own down dark country lanes in the November fog!!
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- Carolyn
- 01-07-07
Enjoy!
Spooky, atmospheric book. A real treat for a winter's evening! Suasan Hill always writes good books and it is read convincingly too.
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- Richard
- 09-23-10
As scary as M R JAMES
One of the most spine chilling ghost stories ever written. Atmospheric, absorbing, utterly spooky. Be warned, if you are of gentle spirit, this story is not for you. It certainly kept me awake a good few nights and I do not consider myself to be an overly sensitive soul. It will play havoc with your nervous system! Susan Hill is a wonderful novelist and her love of classic ghost stories has clearly driven her to write her own. Master of the ghost story M.R.JAMES would have been proud to have called this story his.
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- catsatcastle
- 09-14-11
Classic ghost story
I finally got around to listening to the unabridged reading having first heard the radio dramatisation and then seen the stage play and now feel that is not the best order. Having been scared out of my wits by the stage version, I found the book much less frightening as the play heightens the shocks in the story.
It is a good ghost story and is well narrated. It has the classic style of the narrator reliving the events long afterwards around the fire on a dark winter night. The climax is very chilling and the theme of grief and loss pervades the whole story with the narrator forever haunted by his experiences.
It's a good listen.
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- Kev d
- 03-04-16
woman in black
loved it you felt as though you were there you could smell the smells feel the damp wonderful narrative 5 star book
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- KCW
- 12-01-15
Don't judge this story by the Film!!
I listened to this book purely because Susan Hill wrote it! and I love her Simon Serrailer series!! The book did not frighten me at all - it was nicely suspenseful and kept me listening. But the ending truly brought it all together for me almost like a Jeffery Archer short story. When I saw the film I was disappointed and can only be thankful that I read the book first or I would not have touched it with a bargepole after seeing the film. Saying that, the film diverges from the book so much that even if you have seen it - go and read /listen to the book! It will be just as good because the film does not tell you the real story.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-22
Superb, dramatic narration
A satisfying ghost story that genuinely gave me the chills. The narrator’s delivery and performance is excellent and is the highlight of this audiobook
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-21
Hill's love song to the Ghost Story...
This is my fourth outing with Hill's marvelous novella, but my first as an Audible. She seems to have magically and effortlessly channelled something of the era in which the story is set. No doubt this was achieved with the hard grind of meticulous research, but like all great writers, Hill transports us seamlessly into her troubled tale. The slightly stilted narrative voice, the sense of the place and time, the unnervingly accurate descriptions of small things like meals and clothing and room furnishings act to bulk up the realism. But Hill's greatest achievement is the timelessness of The Woman herself, who still manages to appear in my peripheral vision at the strangest times, and whose sufferings spawn feelings of pity and repulsion in equal measure. Kipps is one of the great understated heroic figures, and the Audible version portrays his stoic qualities very sympathetically. I love this tale.
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- Vron
- 09-26-21
Loved It
A fantastic horror; dripping with tension and unease.
On the narrator - I sometimes struggled to know who was speaking, but overall he spoke passionately and when tensions got high - you could hear it. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any horror fan.
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- Amy M.
- 08-02-21
enjoyable
captivating story, well written. perfect haunting vibes, slow burn but well paced. I enjoyed the performance as well, perfect combo of narrator and story.
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- Michael
- 07-11-21
The greatest ghost story
I have lost count of how many times I have listened to this. Paul Ansdell’s narration is perfect and is masterfully delivered to make you feel that he is Arthur re-living the story. Susan Hill has cleverly distilled the motifs of the many ghost stories of antiquity into a perfect gothic. I love this story so much. I still enjoy listening to this production on a cold winter night snuggled in a warm bed.
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- Stuart Bennett
- 06-18-21
good story, brilliant production
the story itself was mundane, & had only a slight similarity to the film, but the reading & production (directing, recording) were excellent.
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- Aims
- 05-25-21
Short and sweet
It's a slow burn horror story that is told well. I wish it was longer but for what it's worth the haunting story is good.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-19-19
Fantastic
The combination of the story line and narrator together were perfect! Would definitely recommend one of the best horror books there is.
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- Mandy
- 02-15-18
The Greatest Ghost Story
This has been my favourite story since I saw it first as a play. Since then I have often, read, listened and watched it repeatedly.
It is well worth a listen.
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- Kate
- 04-01-16
GENUINELY SCARY
This book gave me goosebumps! It's a really creepy story - don't listen at night in bed like I did!!! It prompted me to watch the movie (the old 1980's version) which is also genuinely unsettling.