I’m a big fan of M.R. Carey, who I discovered first by reading The Girl With All the Gifts (fabulous zombie book) and I went on to read almost all of his books so far – I love the mix of genre’s from horror, sci-fi, supernatural thriller and this one which I would say is a mix of folktale, historical fiction and horror. Like a medieval morality tale on steroids.
I find Carey’s books to be intelligent and gripping with multifaceted characters facing real trials and dilemmas.
I did find this one a little hard to initially really get into, but once I did I valued it all the more for it not being too easy or shallow – a meaty read(!)
Big thumbs up from me!
Sarah Wray Writer 