The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs is a chilling tale of fate, greed, and the dangers of tampering with forces beyond human control. The story follows the White family, who acquire a mysterious monkey’s paw said to grant three wishes. Despite warnings of dire consequences, they succumb to curiosity and wish for wealth. Tragedy strikes when their wish is fulfilled at a devastating cost. As grief consumes them, further wishes spiral into horror, revealing the paw’s sinister power. Jacobs masterfully crafts an atmosphere of suspense and inevitability, exploring themes of unintended consequences and humanity’s futile attempts to defy fate. A timeless classic, The Monkey’s Paw serves as a haunting reminder that some desires come at too great a price.

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© 2015 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781911144120

Publicatiedatum

Luisterboek: 26 mei 2025
Ebook: 15 oktober 2015