Review by ebonysbookshelf - Maggie's Grave

ebonysbookshelf 's review for:

Maggie's Grave by David Sodergren

4.25

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

First time reading one of Sodergren’s books and I’m hooked. This is grotesque, pacy, creepy, and oh-so-fun. I loved the atmosphere and the setting in the Scottish Highlands - I’m a sucker for a strong sense of place in horror/thriller novels and Sodergren established that within the first chapter of this little story.

This synopsis doesn’t quite capture the absolute carnage that is inflicted upon every last member of this little town in Scotland 😂. I don’t even know how someone comes with some of the scenes that Sodergren wrote in this. Even though they’re body horror and graphic, I loved it and am keen to read more of it. Totally understand it’s not to everyone’s taste so be mindful before picking this up that it’s brutal and disgusting.

BUT! So fun. I loved the folklore element in it, the naive group of young adult friends stuck in a small town trying to spark some sort of excitement and adventure (with disastrous consequences), the sadness weaved throughout it as well…? So good. There’s a lot to enjoy and a lot to unpack in such a short story.

Recommend for anyone who needs a fast-paced, witchy, gory, small-town-mystery thrill.

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