A Tropical Horror, William Hope Hodgson
A Tropical Horror, William Hope Hodgson
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A Tropical Horror

Author: William Hope Hodgson

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Unabridged: 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2016

Synopsis

William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was an English author of horror, fantastic fiction, and science fiction. Hodgson used his experiences at sea to lend authentic detail to his short horror stories, many of which are set on the ocean. He became one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century. He died in World War I at age 40.

'A Tropical Horror' is the vivid story of a ship which is attacked by a hideous sea serpent.

About William Hope Hodgson

English author William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was known for his works of horror and science-fiction. His first story, The Goddess of Death, was published in 1904. The Night Land, his last printed effort, was published in 1918. Hodgson was also renowned as a photographer and a bodybuilder. He died in battle during World War I at the age of 40.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Etain on July 16, 2023

I read Gary Gianni's Illustrated version, collected in Monstermen. Didn't enjoy that very much. Despite being less than a dozen pages it felt about 1/3 too long and very little happened in it. I also thought it was exceptionally stupid of the protagonist to get drunk to the point of giddiness while a......more

Goodreads review by Richie on November 26, 2021

At first, I didn't really like the way the story was written. As early as the opening sentences, I found myself rushed into a tale, the pace of which was too quick. I knew noting about the focal character, and could, by no means, sympathize with his speedy doom. In a couple more paragraphs, however,......more

Goodreads review by Dave on September 24, 2020

A pretty good sea-tale!......more

Goodreads review by Tom on November 29, 2024

4.25⭐ The tale tells of a ship attacked by a giant eel-like sea creature.......more

Goodreads review by Giallo on September 05, 2024

Can’t believe Hodgson ripped off ‘Tremors’.......more

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