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karlakayjenniges's review
5.0
"Some people have wings on their heels and others feet of lead. Some have anchors and others have threads that attach to whims and pull them along."
Horror can produce, compassion, empathy and tears! This story has all of this and more! The two young boys as main characters are so endearing, if I could have stepped into the scene, I would have wrapped those two little souls into my arms!
Wonderfully written and poetic! There were times I had to re-read a line because it was just so moving!
"He just knew about protecting and hurting, and without one would come the other."
"Wrap us in wing and silver. Kiss our hurts and heal our hearts."
My sappy, mushy, heart needs mending!
Horror can produce, compassion, empathy and tears! This story has all of this and more! The two young boys as main characters are so endearing, if I could have stepped into the scene, I would have wrapped those two little souls into my arms!
Wonderfully written and poetic! There were times I had to re-read a line because it was just so moving!
"He just knew about protecting and hurting, and without one would come the other."
"Wrap us in wing and silver. Kiss our hurts and heal our hearts."
My sappy, mushy, heart needs mending!
erinxmegan's review
5.0
This is my first time reading anything from John Boden and Chad Lutzke, but it for sure won’t be my last.
I had no idea what I was getting into with this story, the synopsis doesn’t give you much and the writing slowly reveals details to you, keeping you in the dark to what is truly happening.
I love that the story is mostly told from the perspective of the two boys. It really adds to the whole unfolding of the story and how I felt while reading.
I’m in shock that this was written by two people. It’s so cohesive and flowed smooth as can be.
The writing is just so beautiful and melancholy. Once I learned about Maggie and the boys, I was just in awe.
The ending is so incredibly sad and heartbreaking. I cried and just felt like my heart was pulled out of my chest.
This was such a beautifully heart wrenching story, I am so impressed by it.
I had no idea what I was getting into with this story, the synopsis doesn’t give you much and the writing slowly reveals details to you, keeping you in the dark to what is truly happening.
I love that the story is mostly told from the perspective of the two boys. It really adds to the whole unfolding of the story and how I felt while reading.
I’m in shock that this was written by two people. It’s so cohesive and flowed smooth as can be.
The writing is just so beautiful and melancholy. Once I learned about Maggie and the boys, I was just in awe.
The ending is so incredibly sad and heartbreaking. I cried and just felt like my heart was pulled out of my chest.
This was such a beautifully heart wrenching story, I am so impressed by it.
kovax's review
5.0
If i wasn't in school with so much distractions, I would have cried my eyes out.
I was reading the last few pages so fast because I wanted to know if Ms. Maggie was going to arrive. It didn't make me hate Ms. Maggie for what she did. Based of other books that have similar actions, I would be furious but knowing a little shit of her background, I guess I understood and felt bad for her. Yeah doing what she did to the boys and the others wasn't good at all but I felt what she wanted.
I fell in love with the characters. The boys were loveable, loved them right away.
It was kind of a creepy read but you felt warm inside with the development of the book.
This is the second book I've read from this author and I can't wait to read more from him.
I just want to know what happened to Ms. Maggie? After what happened.
I was reading the last few pages so fast because I wanted to know if Ms. Maggie was going to arrive. It didn't make me hate Ms. Maggie for what she did. Based of other books that have similar actions, I would be furious but knowing a little shit of her background, I guess I understood and felt bad for her. Yeah doing what she did to the boys and the others wasn't good at all but I felt what she wanted.
I fell in love with the characters. The boys were loveable, loved them right away.
It was kind of a creepy read but you felt warm inside with the development of the book.
This is the second book I've read from this author and I can't wait to read more from him.
I just want to know what happened to Ms. Maggie? After what happened.
avereads's review
5.0
“The boys crept to the window and watched as Miss Maggie carried the long bundle into the barn, the weight of it stooping her aging back. Rafter lights spilled from the barn doors and Davey saw an arm fall from the canvas-wrapped parcel. He smiled.
‘She got someone!’
Both children grinned and settled in their beds, eyes fixed to the ceiling.
This was family growth.”
Out Behind the Barn was original and creepy and I absolutely loved it. I won’t go into plot details since it is a novella and a lot goes on in the 100 page count. I do want to take this time though to say how much I enjoy novellas. It’s one of the best feelings to sit down with a nice glass of iced tea out in the sun and being able to finish what you’re reading by the time you need a refill. And that’s the perfect way to read this book, out in the sun while it’s setting. I had a very spiritual moment if you can’t tell. I also want to applaud authors who can create such depth and connections in such little time (which is definitely what John Boden and Chad Lutzke do here). I think both the authors work so beautifully together to create such an amazing story, this is my first Boden and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more of his work.
This is a story that will stick with you and I don’t want to say too much more because I think this is the type where you should know nothing about it going in, but I promise it will be worth it. For sure going to be a book I lend to friends in the future.
‘She got someone!’
Both children grinned and settled in their beds, eyes fixed to the ceiling.
This was family growth.”
Out Behind the Barn was original and creepy and I absolutely loved it. I won’t go into plot details since it is a novella and a lot goes on in the 100 page count. I do want to take this time though to say how much I enjoy novellas. It’s one of the best feelings to sit down with a nice glass of iced tea out in the sun and being able to finish what you’re reading by the time you need a refill. And that’s the perfect way to read this book, out in the sun while it’s setting. I had a very spiritual moment if you can’t tell. I also want to applaud authors who can create such depth and connections in such little time (which is definitely what John Boden and Chad Lutzke do here). I think both the authors work so beautifully together to create such an amazing story, this is my first Boden and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more of his work.
This is a story that will stick with you and I don’t want to say too much more because I think this is the type where you should know nothing about it going in, but I promise it will be worth it. For sure going to be a book I lend to friends in the future.
5hadow_girl's review
4.0
This isn't my favorite book from either author, but it's a good story.
IDK if I am happy with how things turned out for the family, or if maybe they'd have been better off, or at least happy, without rocking the boat. But, like Dr. Horrible says... the status was not quo.
IDK if I am happy with how things turned out for the family, or if maybe they'd have been better off, or at least happy, without rocking the boat. But, like Dr. Horrible says... the status was not quo.
mrfrank's review
5.0
Oh most holy Rufus, divine spirit of the books that you guide unto your servant, the diminutive Mr. Frank, I pray unto thee deliver me more books as kick-ass, awesome sauce, in a two gallon jug that is OUT BEHIND THE BARN by brother John Boden and brother Chad Lutzke. For it is a most holy badass story the like of which all other stories should aspire to be in their own, sacrilegious ways.
Oh holy Rufus you are wicked and good and a pray you force others to read OUT BEHIND THE BARN as you have enslaved me to do. Let them read this delicious dark tale filled with mystery and magic. It is wrong. Wrong like sleeping with your cousin is wrong even though it feels so right.
Deliver us O Rufus to a world in which all the righteous sleep with their cousins and read OUT BEHIND THE BARN. For only then will we, your sheep, know peace on this Earth in your name.
Amen.
Oh holy Rufus you are wicked and good and a pray you force others to read OUT BEHIND THE BARN as you have enslaved me to do. Let them read this delicious dark tale filled with mystery and magic. It is wrong. Wrong like sleeping with your cousin is wrong even though it feels so right.
Deliver us O Rufus to a world in which all the righteous sleep with their cousins and read OUT BEHIND THE BARN. For only then will we, your sheep, know peace on this Earth in your name.
Amen.
onetrackmind77's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
While this book is classified as Horror, and it does delve into some dark subjects, this is an absolutely beautiful and touching story. The characters come to life on these pages...they touch your heart and you feel for them. Highly recommended.
laurasmash's review
4.0
I woke up today thinking about how sad this novella is. It's just sad for everyone involved. Not crying sad, but melancholy sad.
emmalynette's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5