Bits and pieces from our little corner of Texas.
I wouldn’t call this book scary, exactly, but it certainly provides a perfect thrill for this season of ghosts and ghouls; I’d recommend it to any reader who’s looking for a classic-for-good-reason spooky story to enjoy for Halloween (or any time of year TBH).
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I’m almost embarrassed to put this review out into the world; I suspect that most folks are going to roll their eyes about how I just don’t appreciate true literary genius.
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This is a good choice for anyone who’s looking for something a little darker to read as we approach Halloween — and it’s short, too, so it’s not too much of a commitment if you’re really just looking for a little fun-sized candy for your brain.
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The Blind Owl is one of those rare works that so effectively depicts a person’s descent into dark madness that it threatens to drag the reader under, too. It reminded me a bit of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper, albeit much more violent.
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This story really was quite creepy; I can definitely see why it has captured the imagination of so many readers over the years. It has spawned all kinds of spin-offs and has been referenced often in later horror and sci-fi works.
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If you’re in the mood for some good old-fashioned spooky storytelling for Halloween, I can definitely recommend giving this one a listen.
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I don’t always enjoy horror books. They too often either give me nightmares or are so silly that I don’t find them scary at all. Reading one that is engaging without being either too terrifying or too melodramatic has been a real treat.
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Confession: I’d never read anything by Oscar Wilde before this.
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