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A review by claudia_is_reading
The Man in the Moss by Phil Rickman
4.0
I tagged this as horror, but only because it's the closest tag I have; this didn't really feel scary, more like a paranormal thriller.
I liked it, I liked the atmosphere of the story, the strong sense of place; the way in which conflicting beliefs are presented and the way in which they affect people in small communities. I also liked that we were given different perspectives but, in the end, that became more of a nuisance. The constant switch of POVs intrudes in the story's flow, at least in my opinion. And there were so many characters that I was unable to really get invested in their fate.
But the storyline is very interesting and very intriguing and I really liked Seán Barrett's narration. A good story, particularly for those interested in folklore and old beliefs.
I liked it, I liked the atmosphere of the story, the strong sense of place; the way in which conflicting beliefs are presented and the way in which they affect people in small communities. I also liked that we were given different perspectives but, in the end, that became more of a nuisance. The constant switch of POVs intrudes in the story's flow, at least in my opinion. And there were so many characters that I was unable to really get invested in their fate.
But the storyline is very interesting and very intriguing and I really liked Seán Barrett's narration. A good story, particularly for those interested in folklore and old beliefs.