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A review by hstone
In Midnight's Silence by T. Frohock
4.0
While this didn't turn out to be my cup of tea, it was still a delightfully eerie tale that weaves supernatural elements into a unique, often neglected historical setting seamlessly.
Frohock's writing is effortless, undeniably atmospheric and, at times, downright lovely. Since this is a horror story, those more lyrical moments add to the general sense of unease that accompanies Diago's journey to save Miquel and his son, Rafael. This should not be a beautiful story. But, in many ways, it is a love story, both romantic and platonic—of a man for his lover, and a father for his son.
In the end, I think I was hoping for more scenes of tenderness between Miquel and Diago, though obviously it makes sense why those moments aren't more explicit, given the context. But that's my fault, not an error in the narrative itself. This book knows exactly what it is, and for those who enjoy dark fantasy, you won't be disappointed.
Frohock's writing is effortless, undeniably atmospheric and, at times, downright lovely. Since this is a horror story, those more lyrical moments add to the general sense of unease that accompanies Diago's journey to save Miquel and his son, Rafael. This should not be a beautiful story. But, in many ways, it is a love story, both romantic and platonic—of a man for his lover, and a father for his son.
In the end, I think I was hoping for more scenes of tenderness between Miquel and Diago, though obviously it makes sense why those moments aren't more explicit, given the context. But that's my fault, not an error in the narrative itself. This book knows exactly what it is, and for those who enjoy dark fantasy, you won't be disappointed.