Book Review: Blackwater by Michael McDowell

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Hello and welcome to my channel, Taylor Talks Tales! This is my book review of the epic southern gothic novel, Blackwater by Michael McDowell. 5/5 stars! Wow, this book was great. It was different than what I was expecting, but in a good way. It's filled with complex characters in a fleshed out setting and remains a page turner even though it's almost 800 pages long. Fans of gothic, southern gothic, historical fiction, magical realism, family sagas, dramas, cross genres, and horror "light" novels will love this book.
What are you currently reading? Have you read this book? If so, what did you think about it? Let me know in the comments.
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22 май 2020

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Комментарии : 44

@lnuhfer 2 года назад

Read this series in the 80’s while in college. Loved it and it always stayed in my mind. I recently repurchased it. I plan to reread this year.

@sv7544 3 года назад

The audible version is A plus. My all time fave narrator. He nails the characters, especially James. Worth the listen.

@Truegho Год назад

As a published horror writer myself, and as a voracious reader of horror books, I want to say how much I enjoy watching your videos. You have a great book collection there. I have subscribed. Keep up the good work.

@mikesbookreviews 11 месяцев назад

Really thinking about adding this to my Spooky Season reads this year. Thanks for the review!

@MMorris__ 3 года назад

Just finished this myself and like you, couldn’t stop thinking about it. Really didn’t want it to end. Phenomenal and epic.

@taylortalkstales8106 3 года назад

So glad to hear you enjoyed it too! It really is a very special and unique story that I recommend to almost everyone.

@ogroberts 9 месяцев назад

The most brilliant thing about this book to me is how much Miriam and Lyla are like Elinor, despite being deemed unlike Elinor because they do not transform. In personality, perspective, and matter-of-factness, Miriam and Lyla are mirror images of Elinor. Elinor does what is practical for an apex predator and Miriam does the same but in the human arena. Lyla looks like she'll do likewise.

@daveedmunds1109 3 года назад

Awesome. I've just bought this on Kindle then I saw this review. Looking to get into McDowell and this looks like a perfect start.

@lesliegordon2313 Год назад

Fantastic review. I agree with everything you said. I hail from the UK, but love Southern Gothic - it takes me to another world. May I recommend another wonderful disquieting SG novel? All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By by John Farris. All the best.

@Nate-ob4pb 3 года назад

I got this one as an audible 2 for one credit deal thinking it would be a thriller as I read/listen to a lot of steven king. It wasn't what I expected, I was thinking Eleanor would be terrorizing the town, but the little day to day drama of the characters was really interesting and I'm glad I checked it out.

@readingrains3208 4 года назад

I recently purchased the paperback but haven't started reading it yet because it's such a big book lol! But now I'm gonna read it thanks to your great review ☺️.

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Let me know if you end up reading it. I hope you enjoy the story.

@AJBell-dh6ry 4 года назад

I'm currently reading this, and I completely agree with your review. It's terrific.

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying it :)

@deannamacdonald3357 4 года назад

I wasn't sure if this was something I wanted to read or not, as the premise sounds so strange, but you've convinced me! I will definitely be checking this out sometime!

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Yay! I hope you check it out. Let me know if you do.

@ReadingRetail 4 года назад

Oh black water sounds creepy!! Love it. When the movie dark water was poplar.. I think I watched it 50 times🤣🤣hello new friend here nice to meet you!

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

It's definitely very creepy and atmospheric. I've seen Dark Water too (both the Japanese and American versions). Not sure if you've heard about the case of Elisa Lam but after reading that story and thinking about Dark Water it gives me the creeps haha. Nice to meet you too! Always love making new bookish friends :)

@ReadingRetail 4 года назад

Yes!! So creepy!! Nice to meet new people too!

@codybishop7526 3 года назад

It’s my favorite series of all time. I just finished it and I can’t stop thinking about it. And being an avid book reader yourself, can you recommend any other novels that are similar? I really loved the characters, and the functional historical aspect of the town. Are there any other semi-spooky novels that sucked you in like this story?

@thathorrorshow4126 4 года назад

That's another book I have in my wishlist. Dying to read it.

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

It's totally worth it! I hope you end up reading it.

@billkeon880 Год назад

Totally agree. Can’t stop thinking about events and characters years after reading it. The author was gay I believe, so it comes from experience- though even in the early 80s, it was hard to come out even in the big cities, but in the Deep South you could be run out of town or lose your job etc

@snixelpig 4 года назад

I loved this Book. It's hard to explain. I just tell people to read it. But don't expect an epic horror. Great review!

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I've been craving other books like it but it really is one of a kind.

@horrorreader1869 4 года назад

I read the two- volume Avon hardback edition a few years ago and really enjoyed it like you said its an epic. It's one of my favorite books of all time in any genre. Been wanting to reread it again and your great review makes me want to more than ever. I'm currently reading Thomas Tryon's The Night of the Moonbow (page 84) and enjoying it. Have you read any of his books? Just subscribed so keep up the good work.

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to revisit it :). Oooo yes I have read some Thomas Tryon. I've read Harvest Home and The Other but I haven't read any of his other work. I'm currently looking into The Night of the Moonbow. Are you still enjoying it?

@horrorreader1869 4 года назад

@@taylortalkstales8106 Just finished The Night of the Moonbow really enjoyed it. Its a coming of age tale set in the summer camp of boys in 1938. At first, it reads like an adventure tale then it delves into psychological horror until its exciting climax. Next up I'm going to read Savage by Richard Laymon. Have you read any Laymon? Do you think his books have to much sex and violence?

@Dakodak13 Месяц назад

I looooved blackwtarer, in france they publish in 6 tomes haha (like pocket book)😊

@jjlortez 2 года назад

Wish I had a little more info on what exactly was going on.. Other then that I enjoyed it.

@Veronica.Roni.V 3 года назад

hi :) new sub! after seeing your video about Blackwater. I am going to purchase but I can not decide if I want the PB or HB version. Is the HB like one of those heavy hard to hold type?

@sajid142 3 года назад

Mam how to improve my reading skills ? I take 5 months to read a book any golden suggestion ?? Thanks

@romeoaranjon5178 4 года назад

Audible just recommended this to me, so after I watched your review I will check it out.

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

I hope you end up enjoying it! Are you planning on listening to it on Audible or reading a physical copy? I'm interested in seeing what the narration is like in the audiobook version.

@romeoaranjon5178 4 года назад

Taylor Talks Tales I’m thinking of listening. I have a few credits on audible I have to use soon.

@raven.art1717 3 месяца назад

Does this edition have illustrations.

@ORCA60 4 года назад

So glad I found your chanel. You have such similar genre interest as me! Do you have good reads or insta I can follow you on?

@taylortalkstales8106 4 года назад

Thank you so much Suze! I apologize for missing your comment earlier. I do have Goodreads and I'm thinking about setting up an Instagram (currently only social media I have is a private Facebook, tumblr, and RU-vid). I'm currently finishing getting my Goodreads ready to go so I can have my RU-vid subscribers follow me. Once I do that I will let you know! :)

@sajid142 3 года назад

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