The Greatcoat
The Greatcoat
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Yorkshire, England • 1950s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Greatcoat, Helen Dunmore weaves a post-war ghost story where a young woman named Isabel finds a discarded RAF greatcoat in her new home. As she experiences unsettling visions connected to the coat, Isabel becomes entwined in a mysterious past, blurring lines between reality and the supernatural.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Greatcoat by Helen Dunmore is a haunting ghost story that captivates with its atmospheric writing and compelling post-war setting. Some readers appreciate the novel's eerie mood and rich detail. However, others find the plot predictable and the character development lacking depth. Overall, it offers a chilling, if sometimes formulaic, experience.
Who Should Read The Greatcoat?
A reader who enjoys The Greatcoat by Helen Dunmore would appreciate atmospheric historical fiction with supernatural elements. Fans of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black or Sarah Waters’ The Little Stranger would find its eerie post-war setting and ghostly narrative compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Yorkshire, England • 1950s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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