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Old Soul
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I feel as I’ve been in a dream. Barker’s writing is entrancing and lyrical. Beautiful and terrifying in its own class. I would classify this as a literary horror novel. Something I have not had an experience with. However, this flowed so naturally and all consuming.
There is a woman who stays on the move. Never goes by the same name and she never ages. How is this even possible?
Two people meet in an airport. One stranger spills some information that ties them both to this woman. After that, we are taken on a disturbing journey into the lives of these people and the evil force that resides within.
No matter what I write, it will not compare to the talent that is outlined in this tale. Prose so eerily evocative and compelling. I find my conclusion with Barker’s work a true literary masterpiece! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different just in time for spooky season.
Thank you to G.P Putman’s Sons, Susan Barker and NetGalley for the opportunity.
Publication date Jan 28, 2025
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There is a woman who stays on the move. Never goes by the same name and she never ages. How is this even possible?
Two people meet in an airport. One stranger spills some information that ties them both to this woman. After that, we are taken on a disturbing journey into the lives of these people and the evil force that resides within.
No matter what I write, it will not compare to the talent that is outlined in this tale. Prose so eerily evocative and compelling. I find my conclusion with Barker’s work a true literary masterpiece! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different just in time for spooky season.
Thank you to G.P Putman’s Sons, Susan Barker and NetGalley for the opportunity.
Publication date Jan 28, 2025
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Oct 14, 2024 08:38AM
Great review Nikki 💕
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Ceecee, thank you so much!!! This was a whole new experience for me. I definitely need to check out some more literary horror. 😘
Jayme, thank you. This was so uniquely written 😻
Great review! Adding this to my tbr
Filipa, hope you love it
Great review! I’ve never heard of this book nor this author, but literary horror? A 5 star rating? Yes, please! Adding to Mount TBR right now.
Erin, it was so unique and beautifully written!!! Now I want to read more literary horror!!!
Me too! I would love to see a GR list of just that!
I jusr got this! I am really excited about this now. Fantastic review!
Kim, I am dying for a copy 😭. I even reached out to her and emailed GP Putnam’s
I’m really intrigued about this one!!! Fab review Nikki!!
Kendall, it is definitely unique!! That made it even more special. Plus, fantastic writing. Thank you 😊
Literary horror? Interesting. Is there a lot of gory and gruesome scenes?
Donne, nope. Not at all!!! It’s enthralling and definitely exceedingly stellar writing!
Fantastic review! I couldn’t agree more!
Jayme, thank you! I definitely need to get my hands on some more books like this one!
Outstanding review, Nikki! 🧡 Barker knocked this one out of the park.
Michelle, she sure did!!! Man, her writing is so beautiful!! I instantly decided after finishing this that I’m in love with literary horror!!! 🤩
The descriptions of the writing remind me of Julia Armfield -Our Wives Under the Sea and Private Rites.
Taufiq, thank you so much 😊
A fab review Nikki! Glad it was a great hit!
Tina, thank you so much 💙
I’m reading this now and love your review!!! I feel everything you said!!! 🤎 I can’t put it down!
Norma, right?!!! I was so captivated by her immersive writing. It’s so beautiful and wicked all at the same time. Can’t wait to see your review. Enjoy!
Debra, thanks so much honey.
