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The Green Man

Harold M. Sherman (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads4.2

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Hero archetypes

Alcoholic Protagonist

Protagonist archetypes

AntiheroReluctant Hero

Synopsis

The alcoholic owner of an English countryside inn divides his time between trying to seduce the female guests and telling tales of ghosts rumored to haunt the inn. After an encounter with a spirit, the man and his cohorts realize that the ghosts are not only real, but after them as well.

Is The Green Man appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

An adult supernatural tale featuring an alcoholic innkeeper who discovers real ghosts at his inn. Contains themes of addiction, predatory behavior toward women, and supernatural horror elements with moderate violence and language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include alcohol abuse, addiction, and supernatural horror.

Who'll love this

Older teen readers who enjoy atmospheric ghost stories with morally flawed protagonists facing supernatural consequences will find this haunting.

Tags

Ghost StorySupernatural HorrorBritish FantasyAtmospheric