The Monkey's Paw
W. W. Jacobs
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The Monkey’s Paw was written in 1902 by W.W. Jacobs. It’s a dark brooding tale which promises from the start that the light you see at the end of the tunnel is actually an oncoming train. Mr and Mrs White of Laburnum Villas step out toward that light by taking up the three wishes granted to the owner of the Monkey’s Paw. Terrible things have happened to previous owners of this artifact but surely the Whites will fare better than those who have gone before…
(Summary by Jim Mowatt.)
(0 hr 25 min)
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Reviews
Gabriel Garcia Marquez was right
Mateo Castro
When a friend told me that Gabriel Garcia Marquez mentioned the Monkey's Paw in his autobiography I was bound to read it. His exploration of the encounter of this the worlds, the supernatural and the human, is fantastic. It does not need to add terror to tell it, which I like.
The Monkey’s Paw
Bookmonstercats
This is my favourite horror story. No blood, gore or mortal terror. It breaks my heart every time.
Great!
emmalillyolivia
I'm definitely one for spooky stories, and this is probably one of my favourites!
Eida Rodriguez Rosario
Another timeless classic narrated beautifuly! Great psychological thriller!
story refuse to die.
mush max
story refuse to die.
interesting
vipin
interesting one, must read for everyone