Dark Matter: A Ghost Story
Dark Matter: A Ghost Story
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Norway • 1930s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dark Matter: A Ghost Story by Michelle Paver, a 1937 Arctic expedition unfolds through Jack's diary entries. As the polar night descends, the isolated group experiences unexplained phenomena, testing their sanity and courage. The story explores themes of fear, isolation, and the supernatural in a remote, icy landscape.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Michelle Paver's Dark Matter: A Ghost Story is lauded for its atmospheric setting and suspenseful narrative, capturing the haunting isolation of the Arctic. Critics praise its historical detail and gripping tension. However, some find the plot predictable. Overall, it effectively delivers chilling thrills and a strong sense of time and place.
Who Should Read Dark Matter: A Ghost Story?
Readers who enjoy Dark Matter: A Ghost Story by Michelle Paver likely appreciate atmospheric and suspenseful narratives. Fans of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will find the chilling, historical setting and psychological tension of Paver's work captivating.
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Novel • Fiction
Norway • 1930s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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