The Magic Cottage
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- £4.99
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
Step inside The Magic Cottage, another chilling classic from the Master of Horror James Herbert.
A cottage was found in the heart of the forest. It was charming, maybe a little run-down, but so peaceful – a magical haven for creativity and love. But the cottage had an alternative side – the bad magic. What happened there was horrendous beyond belief . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Herbert's 12th novel is a minor effort about a young couple, Midge and Mike (she's an artist and children's book writer; he's a rock musician) who buy an idyllic country home, christened Gramarye ("magic'' in old English) by a former owner. Gradually they find that Gramarye is the focus of supernatural energies, and that they themselves are sometimes the media through which these energies work. The house at first seems lovely and warm but takes on a sinister mood as cracks develop in the stone, moisture and mildew crawl up the walls, and bats multiply in the attic. Complicating the picture is the presence of a local cult, led by an Aleister Crowley type, which desperately wishes to gain control of Gramarye and its forces. A few creepy moments spike the generally lethargic pace of the novel. A veteran horror writer and bestseller in England, Herbert here writes like a noviceeverything spelled out, one-dimensional characterizations, no brevity, no wit; very occasionally diverting. Troll Book Club alternate.
Customer Reviews
Magic Cottage
This is one of my Favourite books, the imagery is faultless, there is a dark undertone that sends a chill through you at times. This book is gripping; Herbert a true wordsmith. Unforgetable, you will not be able to put down once you start reading. This book really is a rare treat.
The Magic Cottage
I felt the book took a long time to engross me - the story i felt was made to be a growing crescendo which sadly encompassed me missing pages and large paragraphs - too much detailing and not enough story - i know some writers like you to feel the characters and the settings - which i did get earnestly in this story - i just felt it too over worked . I also thought the name Midge a bit off putting :/
But overall after about page 390 it got better - faster - more engrossing - it was a good story but not one i will be visiting again .
First class
One of Herbert's best novels. Imaginative with romantic ideas about a cottage I wished existed. One of by favourite books