The town's teens have grown up together and they are up to their usual evening entertainment when they meet a stranger in a pub. MAGGIE'S GRAVE is the story of a small town in Scotland where everyone knows each other in a very ingrown sort of way. Readers, you know that feeling! I love when I feel that way about a book-when you just can't wait to be back in the story and you look forward to it the whole time you're away. I'm always a bit sad when I have to put the book aside for a moment but I always enjoy that feeling of anticipation and longing to pick it back up. I know that immediately upon opening one of his books, I will be drawn into the story and the pages will turn effortlessly and without notice just the cinematic pictures in your mind. Above all else, easily my favorite aspect of Sodergren's writing is the accessibility. His previous books:Īll 5 stars and now we can add MAGGIE'S GRAVE to this impressive record. David Sodergren has done it again, another 5 star Horror book. I know that immediately upon opening one of his books, I will be drawn into the story and the pages will turn effortlessly and without notice just the cinematic pictures in I'm honestly not surprised this time. His previous books: THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND NIGHT SHOOT DEAD GIRL BLUES All 5 stars and now we can add MAGGIE'S GRAVE to this impressive record. This is the book you MUST read this spooky season. And if you have yet to discover the genius that is Sodergren, just know that Maggie’s Grave is one of the best horror novels I’ve read this year (it sits behind only The Fisherman). I’m going to say nothing else - you’ll know by now if you’re a fan of his work. And plenty of WTF moments! Just when I think Sodergren can’t possibly go any further, can’t go any darker, he does. Maggie’s Grave has all of his qualities that I’ve come to know and love, such as strong yet flawed female protagonists, a real sense of place and, of course, balls to the wall, no holds-barred HORROR. I don’t know how he does it, he must be a wizard!Įvery new Sodergren is my NEW favourite, as he somehow continually outdoes himself with each subsequent book. I always have a blast when reading them - he is the master of combining creepy, disturbing shit with laugh out loud moments. Often I’m a little self-conscious when I post a gushing review for the latest Sodergren book, I’m falling into fangirl territory here, but I’m truly in awe of how he manages to consistently churn out these unique, fast-paced and, most importantly, FUN horror novels. The faded inscription reads “Maggie Wall buried here as a witch”, but sometimes, the dead don’t stay buried. There are only 47 residents in the small Scottish town of Auchenmullan, where there is nothing to do, nothing to see, but a solitary grave near the top of a mountain. You are guaranteed three things when you pick up any Sodergren book - there will be old-school horror vibes, there will be laughs. The faded inscription reads “Maggie Wall buried here as a witch”, but sometimes, the dead don’ “There, in the window of Maggie’s cottage, flickered a single candle.” Nicola.“There, in the window of Maggie’s cottage, flickered a single candle.” You are guaranteed three things when you pick up any Sodergren book - there will be old-school horror vibes, there will be laughs.Ol Rappaport in memory of Lesley Rappaport.
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