It is well written with a plot that is not difficult to follow & comprehend even for an American trying to figure out the slang used. I truly love a horror tale that is well spun & especially if it draws upon a folk horror element which Campbell nails perfectly. In audiobook narration, that is a significant flaw since the point isn't to mere pour through the novel, but to enjoy the performative aspect as well, which is adequate here and nothing more. There's nothing drastically wrong with it, but neither does it bring anything to the experience. Aside from the problems I've noted above, the narration here is monotone. In my ranking system, when I give an audiobook three stars it means it is worth a listen but probably not worth a repeat listen.

In addition, while the climactic part of the novel is suspenseful, the climax itself is somewhat unsatisfying, which has been the case in a number of Campbell's novels. It is equally unfortunate that this aspect of the story is absolutely front and center and runs throughout the novel from beginning to end.

I have yet to read a single story or novel with this component that does not render these characters as two dimensional and very predictable. There are some excellent components of cosmic horror, some very creepy moments, and as always with Campbell, excellent descriptive passages but I am so tired of novels that have religious fanaticism as a key storypoint. Ramsey Campbell's writing is always very good or excellent, but the stories themselves range from excellent to almost forgettable. Too many flaws to be worth another listen

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