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A review by bemandy
Gothic by Philip Fracassi
5.0
This is the first I’ve read by Philip Fracassi, what a ride!
The main character feels familiar- Tyson Parks is a over the hill writer, out of ideas but desperate to stay afloat. He’s too proud to lean on his partner or friend for financial help. He’s full of self-loathing and drinks too much. Instead of suggesting therapy, his partner buys him a desk.
The story has multiple viewpoints and switches chapter to chapter. It started slow but I read the last 200 pages in one sitting. I found myself hating the MC but rooting for him to make the right decision too.
For me, this is great story telling. The slow build at the beginning sets up the chaos that carries to the end. It was original, and peppered with humor and homages to those that came before.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC.
#OldSchoolHorror #NetGalley #CemeteryDance
The main character feels familiar- Tyson Parks is a over the hill writer, out of ideas but desperate to stay afloat. He’s too proud to lean on his partner or friend for financial help. He’s full of self-loathing and drinks too much. Instead of suggesting therapy, his partner buys him a desk.
The story has multiple viewpoints and switches chapter to chapter. It started slow but I read the last 200 pages in one sitting. I found myself hating the MC but rooting for him to make the right decision too.
For me, this is great story telling. The slow build at the beginning sets up the chaos that carries to the end. It was original, and peppered with humor and homages to those that came before.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC.
#OldSchoolHorror #NetGalley #CemeteryDance