Collection of Strange Stories

There is still a big difference between Western horror and Chinese horror. Chinese-style horror tones emphasize red, which is a kind of terror that is invisible but feels real; while Western-style horror tones are black, cold and mixed with a little violence and blood, and exist in the form of "souls." For me, a pure-blooded Chinese, the Western-style horror presented in this book is not enough to scare me, just like some netizens said, "I would rather open the door to a zombie than to see an embroidered shoe." Of course, this also illustrates the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. However, this book still has many readable features. Due to differences in regional culture, some sentences or detailed descriptions are still a bit obscure compared to traditional Chinese vernacular. However, it also enhanced my understanding of Western culture. In short, we cannot criticize the shortcomings of the entire book just because of different cultural backgrounds. If you want to understand Western-style horror, I recommend reading it.

Is a story without ghosts still called a ghost story? This book may give you a different answer. Although you are not explicitly shown a ghost, you can feel its presence, passing you by, or making you aware of its presence through subtle means. Of course, horror movie fans may feel that the plots in it are overused, but the story is older than the movie after all. If you are watching it for the first time, you will definitely be surprised by the protagonist. Whether it is your own mental problem or the world is a problem, the answer depends on different people. Excerpt from a story mentioned in the preface that was ultimately not included. "The Hanging of Alfred Wadham" Under no circumstances should a priest reveal to others what he knew while conducting confession. Alfred Wadham was found guilty of murder and was to be hanged. He insisted that he was innocent, but no one believed him. Later, on the night before the hanging, another man went to the prison chaplain to confess that it was not poor Alfred Wadham who had committed the murder, but him. The priest begged him to surrender, but he refused, viciously reminding the priest that he could not violate the confidentiality rules of confession. Therefore, the priest bound by religious vows could not save this innocent man from the gallows. After the hanging, the ghost of Alfred Wadham exacted some terrible revenge on the unfortunate priest. This reminds me that professionals such as lawyers and psychologists also have the obligation to keep their clients secret. You cannot tell the bad things the other party has done, but you should inform the relevant agencies about the bad things the other party is planning to do.

The stories in this book are so exciting! Each story is full of imagination and creativity, making people creepy and addictive. The characters' personalities and experiences are unique, and the storyline is very engaging. I particularly like Roald Dahl's writing style. He can always use simple language to create amazing effects. This book is definitely a masterpiece worth reading!