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The Bright Lands
by John Fram
What a captivating read.
This has to be one of the most unique books I have ever read. It is equal parts supernatural horror, equal parts societal/humanity thriller. The interwoven perspective used throughout the novel gives you such a great view as a reader on what's happening. The cruelty of man is on full display, right alongside toxic American southern football culture. Fram does an amazing job at rounding out each of his characters; no one is perfect, no one is truly evil in my mind. Instead, so much of the horror of this book is the self inflicted shame, the misguidance and fear that I understand as a queer male. It's honestly heartbreaking, how much of this novel ends up being realistic. Of course, there's enough of King's "it" to keep you on your toes, but the psychological aspect of this novel is what makes it incredible. Fram has done a spectacular job- on his debut novel as well! The reason I'm not giving this five stars is simply because of the end; I won't spoil it, but there are so many loose ends, so many things unexplained, that I can't help but think that there's perhaps a sequel coming. If not, it stays at four stars, but if so then I'll make it give. Either way, eagerly awaiting whatever Fram writes next.
This has to be one of the most unique books I have ever read. It is equal parts supernatural horror, equal parts societal/humanity thriller. The interwoven perspective used throughout the novel gives you such a great view as a reader on what's happening. The cruelty of man is on full display, right alongside toxic American southern football culture. Fram does an amazing job at rounding out each of his characters; no one is perfect, no one is truly evil in my mind. Instead, so much of the horror of this book is the self inflicted shame, the misguidance and fear that I understand as a queer male. It's honestly heartbreaking, how much of this novel ends up being realistic. Of course, there's enough of King's "it" to keep you on your toes, but the psychological aspect of this novel is what makes it incredible. Fram has done a spectacular job- on his debut novel as well! The reason I'm not giving this five stars is simply because of the end; I won't spoil it, but there are so many loose ends, so many things unexplained, that I can't help but think that there's perhaps a sequel coming. If not, it stays at four stars, but if so then I'll make it give. Either way, eagerly awaiting whatever Fram writes next.