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scorwin0727's review against another edition
4.0
Great Southern Ghost Story
Very good and classic ghost story about revenge. Ended it satisfyingly enough. Had a few twists that i saw coming and a few that I did not. The writing was very well done, and I enjoyed it.
Very good and classic ghost story about revenge. Ended it satisfyingly enough. Had a few twists that i saw coming and a few that I did not. The writing was very well done, and I enjoyed it.
tbrmonster's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
I was really fascinated by this book and it's horror well done. I really enjoyed the scary element and I liked the ending. I've got it to thank for dragging me out of a book slump.
taurusreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
elipep's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bebopthebunny's review against another edition
4.0
Cold Moon Over Babylon isn't the best Michael McDowell book, but it is pretty high up there. Michael McDowell just has a style of writing that makes everything real. I do prefer the Blackwater Saga and The Elementals to this book, but this one has that similar feel to it.
goldfishp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
impressionblend's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm... I don't know if Southern Gothic is my genre, so take this with a grain of salt. My experience with Cold Moon Over Babylon came down to really enjoying the atmosphere and writing style, but feeling pretty neutral on everything else. I liked the novel overall, but it wasn't anything that blew me away, though there were a few parts that really stood out.
I think fans of classic, slow-burn horror would really enjoy this one—the novel is something you would want to read on a gloomy day or rainy night, wrapped in a blanket, with an endless supply of hot tea. However, those looking for a story that's hard to put down, or for fascinating characters, can safely steer clear—Cold Moon Over Babylon is all about mood, atmosphere, setting, and some well-placed gruesome imagery.
I think fans of classic, slow-burn horror would really enjoy this one—the novel is something you would want to read on a gloomy day or rainy night, wrapped in a blanket, with an endless supply of hot tea. However, those looking for a story that's hard to put down, or for fascinating characters, can safely steer clear—Cold Moon Over Babylon is all about mood, atmosphere, setting, and some well-placed gruesome imagery.
gaysandmurder's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
gingerbooklover22's review against another edition
5.0
The best horror story I've read in a long time
I wish I had hear of Micheal McDowell sooner, his grasp of what scares you is chilling. Can't wait to read his other books.
I wish I had hear of Micheal McDowell sooner, his grasp of what scares you is chilling. Can't wait to read his other books.