Make no mistake, this is a Horror novel. It is a zombie story told from a zombie's point of view. It violent at time. It is sentimental and nostalgic Make no mistake, this is a Horror novel. It is a zombie story told from a zombie's point of view. It violent at time. It is sentimental and nostalgic at other times. It wanders into surrealism and doesn't give us any answers in the end.
It is all of that and well worth the read (if you aren't squeamish) The writing is beautiful and dream like. The world and character building are sure handed. I know I will be thinking about this one for a long time.
Trigger Warning: Body horror. There are Zombies, right? Not much swearing. Very little ...more
What is this? A Kurt Vonnegut tale with a happy ending? I'm not sure how I feel about that. Being serious, this is very different from his later worksWhat is this? A Kurt Vonnegut tale with a happy ending? I'm not sure how I feel about that. Being serious, this is very different from his later works. I could feel him searching for his authorial voice. Nothing special on its own but it has good character development. It is interesting in the context of his overall body of work....more
This autobiographical novella is the author's debut. At times moving and funny, it is also angry.
The author was uprooted, with his family, seeking a This autobiographical novella is the author's debut. At times moving and funny, it is also angry.
The author was uprooted, with his family, seeking a better life in the West. They eventually settling in the United States. This uprooting left him a young boy confused by the change, bullied, impoverished and with few friends in a new world with little instruction on how to digest all of the changes. He also does not want to follow the path his father wants for him.
This sounds like a story that we have heard before but I've found with all such stories, it is the main character who shapes the tale. Zito eventually leaves home and heads out on a path of self discovery. That sounds cliche but isn't. He has no idea what he is doing or where he is going. I like Zito so I liked this story.
It is a first book and it shows some of that awkwardness. He mentions things repeatedly that he should trust the audience to remember when it is mentioned again. Minor stuff. His writing style s beautiful and his world well painted. Can't wait to see what he writes next!...more
I'm not going to lie. I nearly quit this book. I was asking myself why was there buzz around this story? It seemed like it was just a bunch of elites I'm not going to lie. I nearly quit this book. I was asking myself why was there buzz around this story? It seemed like it was just a bunch of elites drinking tea on a stormy night at the titular Spindle Manor way house.
Then the also titular murder happens, the momentum kicked in, and I was holding on for dear life. Secrets, paranormal activities, more tea, eldric powers, and that is just the short list. I totally enjoyed it!
Although this is part of a series, this story stands on its own. I plan to continue to the following books as long as Morgan Stang continues to write them.
This is a gothic tale and the usual trigger warnings for gothic horror should be expected....more
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