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Blackwater
Blackwater
Author: Michael McDowell
One of the greatest horror novels ever published, Michael McDowell's critically acclaimed, long out-of-print novel is now available in a six-volume illustrated box set with a new introduction by Poppy Z. Brite. McDowell was at the height of his powers when he wrote Blackwater, a six-part novel about the mysterious Elinor Dammert and her influenc...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781613470978
ISBN-10: 1613470975
Publication Date: 3/3/2015
Pages: 900
Rating:
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Centipede Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 6
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Although there are elements of horror just beneath the surface, this is more of a story of a dysfunctional Southern family, dominated by its matriarch who will sacrifice her own happiness to thwart those she disagrees with. The writing is typically McDowell -- meaning it's wonderful. You get swept up into the family as it evolves and changes and can sympathize with Elinor despite her, shall we say, peculiarities. (Lots of undercurrents -- sorry, bad pun)


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