Caroline
On reading the blurb for this book, one can be forgiven for expecting to find a monster, not unlike Victor Frankenstein's creation, or a vampire 🦇 at the very least.
On reading the book, you realise that the monster in question is in human form, and that it is possible for anyone to carry a monster within.
I liked this book. I liked it a lot. With it's gothic feel and its folk horror themes of superstition and witchcraft, it was dark and sometimes disturbing. 🦇
This is very much a character driven book. The Captain, who is the father figure, is a particularly creepy character and one you just can't help hoping will come to a sticky end. Nope, not telling you. 🦇
The setting is a small village somewhere in Bulgaria, where superstition is widespread, and it is not uncommon for women to be accused of witchcraft. 🦇
So there you have it folks. Atmospheric historical fiction, folk horror with a gothic feel. 🦇
Thanks to Random House UK and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
On reading the blurb for this book, one can be forgiven for expecting to find a monster, not unlike Victor Frankenstein's creation, or a vampire 🦇 at the very least.
On reading the book, you realise that the monster in question is in human form, and that it is possible for anyone to carry a monster within.
I liked this book. I liked it a lot. With it's gothic feel and its folk horror themes of superstition and witchcraft, it was dark and sometimes disturbing. 🦇
This is very much a character driven book. The Captain, who is the father figure, is a particularly creepy character and one you just can't help hoping will come to a sticky end. Nope, not telling you. 🦇
The setting is a small village somewhere in Bulgaria, where superstition is widespread, and it is not uncommon for women to be accused of witchcraft. 🦇
So there you have it folks. Atmospheric historical fiction, folk horror with a gothic feel. 🦇
Thanks to Random House UK and Netgalley for the digital ARC.