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A review by gwendolyn_kensinger
Out Behind the Barn by Chad Lutzke, John Boden
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The story of one woman going to great lengths to have the family she always wanted, no matter the cost.
Out Behind the Barn is a novella following 2 young boys living with a motherly figure known as Miss Maggie. Miss Maggie occasionally brings new visitors out to the house, but none seem to stick around too long. The boys seem content in their lives, but there’s an under current that something is amiss. When a newcomer figures out what’s happening, they plot an escape plan that brings about a new kind of peace for the boys and their self.
Out Behind the Barn is a novella following 2 young boys living with a motherly figure known as Miss Maggie. Miss Maggie occasionally brings new visitors out to the house, but none seem to stick around too long. The boys seem content in their lives, but there’s an under current that something is amiss. When a newcomer figures out what’s happening, they plot an escape plan that brings about a new kind of peace for the boys and their self.