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A review by richtate
The Fisherman by John Langan
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think every great piece of weird fiction has an intoxicating sense of foreboding in the early pages. This novel knocks that out of the park. The dread is already coming out of the shadows before it even gets started. You should look away. The problem? You can’t. It’s masterful storytelling.