Algernon Blackwood's The Willows

[@DamienNeverwinter]

The Willows is absolutely unreal -WHAT a story

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

I hear that!!!

[@jameshafford9083]

“The Willows” is such a wonderful story. The Danube evolves from a small backwater then to fast charging rapids and finally to a vast swamp hosting gently swaying willows and sand bars that arise from thin air then disappear. The perfect backdrop for the ensuing horror.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yeah it is!!!

[@magicknight13]

One of my favorite short stories of all time and I am really looking forward to reading more of Algernon Blackwood's work, thank you for providing insight!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yup yup!!

[@marky437]

Love Algernon Blackwood's works.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Great! We'll definitely be coming back here to Blackwood.

[@marky437]

@@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006 I will look forward to it :). Loving the channel.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

@@marky437 I just recorded my review of the next Blackwood work - Glamour of the Snow, and will look to post it soon

[@fallisdying2077]

I've started reading this book and definitely the first paragraph like you read here are so compelling. There's so much vivid imagery and beautiful description. Looking forward to reading this book now even more after having watched this video😊

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yup!!!

[@QalOrt]

This story is so good, I feel that it chills me even after reading it.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yeah!

[@randomRyze]

Just read this story for the first time, and absolutely loved it. Tons of great descriptions/phraseology, and the conceptual development is fantastic. Feeling hugely inspired after my first read. You're right - this will stick with me long after I've read it (may read it more times as well).

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

It's awesome story - glad you enjoyed i!

[@1472Ravean]

Great review, thank you. Algernon Blackwood is one of the most underrated Horror Writers of all time in my opinion. His stories cpature one in in the first sentences. He knows how to give one the chills without getting too obvious about it. My favorite story from him is "The threefold cord"... just a short story and not very well known, but in my opinion one of his best.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Yakov_EPH-6.12]

I was introduced to A.B. through H.P.L. I think one can certainly see blackwoods style of rich and verdant descriptions and his allusion to a grander metaphysical fear/fascination ( of nature) had a detectable impact on Lovecraft. I do admit to retaining Blackwood on the night stand, for light reading before bed, of late. enjoyed the video.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Sure thing, you have taste!

[@ValzainLumivix]

One of my favorite horror stories of all time, others that I'd put in the list from Blackwood would be "Garden of Survival", "Man whom the trees loved", " Dance of death" and "Victim of Higher Space."

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yup yup!!!

[@superodfx]

Before television too! I love him, have most of his works-even the children’s stuff; have not read them all yet lol Favorite changes ‘wood of the dead’ ‘regeneration of lord Ernie’ ‘the sacrifice’ ‘the centaur’ ‘man whom the trees loved’ I recommend ‘starlight man’ by mike Ashley-the revised version, a biography of A.B he had an adventurous life!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Cool cool thanks for sharing!!

[@johneagle4384]

This was the first Algernon Blackwood story I read. Yes, it is a great story. And his writing is amazing.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Mine too!

[@IanP1963]

It has a bit of Missing 411 about it in many ways. My friend's son went missing in a Forest in Canada in 2011. I am reading story at present!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Hello! Enjoy it!

[@prod07forgot]

Great overview of Blackwood ! Subscribed : )

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Sure thing, glad you liked it, and welcome!

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Always good to hear that the historical / cultural links between US and Britain are still there . They are slowly disappearing of course but they may last another few years ? . I'm always amazed at US horror fans knowledge and love of Hammer Films too . We seem to be the only two countries that appreciate their brilliance ...!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Good thoughts, thanks!!!

[@tbritz13]

The Willows is a slow creep of a story. Algernon Blackwood is one of my favorite writers of the uncanny/horror. He ranks with Arthur Machen, William Hope Hodgson and Ambrose Bierce, all great writers of that era.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yeah he does!

[@danielx555]

I have been listening to an audio version of this short story. Somehow, I think my mind drifted and I didn't understand why they were taking the trip. So I've had to go back to listen and I'm still trying to figure out what the story is about.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Sure thing!

[@GoldandAppel]

It is a great short story. Going to read this on Halloween.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

That sounds like an amazing Halloween! I hope you enjoy it.

[@GoldandAppel]

@@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006 I will! Heheheheh!🎃

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

@@GoldandAppel You could read it out loud the steps as people came and grabbed some candy... :)

[@bigjobs5000]

Thankyou for this.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Sure thing, glad you like it!

[@bigjobs5000]

@@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006 I know it's cheating but I listened to The Willows last night in audiobook form.. and you're right - very creepy tale. Keep up the good work!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

@@bigjobs5000 Glad you liked it in audio format too!

[@timmc8444]

it is a true classic- very long though and easy to get distracted by the length of it and the languauge

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

I agree, but the feels are there, in my opinion, and make the journey worthwhile. But hey, you move may vary.

[@kylefunk546]

It was a real slow start for me i didn’t really find it scary or distrurbing to me but it definitely picks up about mid way thru

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yup yup!!!

[@kylefunk546]

@@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006 im about to read the wendigo by blackwood but the willows could definitely have a great short film adaptation the whole last chapter with the sand funnels and the figure oof definitely could have some good scares

[@davidbowman8285]

Great horror.

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Yeah it is!

[@phoebecatgirl933]

It's the best of Blackwood! Most creepy!

[@theworstthingaboutnewbooks6006]

Glad you like it too!