The Willows by Algernon Blackwood, Fiction, (Paperback)

from Kristelh

A classic horror tale of a trip down the Danube that two men make. They must go through a swampy area that is noted for its many islands of willows. The river is rising, the men spend one 24 hour period on one of these islands fighting to resist the evil that surrounds them.

from Arkrayder

This is a great suspenseful tale. Blackwood masterfully builds the suspense little by little not giving away to much about the entities which inhabit the sand island our two characters have been forced to land on. This is an example of great writing and I can understand why H.P. Lovecraft conside...

from ColeReadsBooks

A wonderful supernatural tale that will fill you with dread, every time you read it! Synopsis: Two companions set out on a canoeing trip down the Danube river. They laugh and enjoy their time travelling and admiring the scenery. The friends camp for the night on a small island where mysterious th...

from ChanceMaree

At this point in my reading career, I don't believe I've read better building and rendering of fear than The Willows by Blackwood. The writing--word choice, dialogue--everything around those moments of terror were so evocative, I felt them, all while lying safely beneath a roof, on the sofa. The ...

from VincentDarlage

This was a surprisingly effective short horror story.