The Doubtful Guest by Edward Gorey Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Doubtful Guest
Book Review: Delightfully creepy.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second book of Gorey's that I've gotten, the first was The Gashlycrumb Tinies. I think I like Doubtful Guest even better than that volume. The wonderful illustrations of the prim and proper residents of the house, as they put up with the antics of the Doubtful Guest tickle me to no end. The rhyming verse that Gorey uses to tell this tale is whimsical and bizarre. It brings a smile to my face every time I think of this book, if you like Gorey, you've got to have this one.My only gripe is that the book is a little short. I can easily tolerate it, however, as it's just so much macabre fun...
Book Review: Fantastic, spooky, evocotive of Poe, Brothers Grimm
Summary: 4 Stars
Gorey has long been a favorite, and even as he played and replayed the same whimsical take on grim horror, it always seemed new. I really enjoy these books, but I confess I do watch out for where I leave my copy of "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" when I have friends or family with young children coming over :-).
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Book Review: Gorey Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
A macabre classic. Perfect for any collection. Adds a little whimsy to any day you open the cover.Book Review: Gorey should not be downsized
Summary: 3 Stars
This glorious book by Edward Gorey has always been a favorite and a favorite gift. However, this edition earns only 3 stars--5 for Gorey and 1 for the publisher. This edition has been reduced to an unfortunate size, and loses much of its charm and wonderful, absorbing detail.Book Review: Grab your galoshes
Summary: 5 Stars
You will not be doubting this book as a guest on your shelf. The Doubtful Guest is a Gorey masterpiece in all its pawky nature. If you find that you are fond of it, you might drop it in the pond, as the doubtful guest does to things it's fond of: "It would carry off objects of which it grew fond, And protect them by dropping them into the pond." You'll surely be all wet if you do, because you'll want to fetch it out for a read quite often.