Review: Something Pleasantly Different...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2013
Callie Browning's book is a strong debut novel. It follows Rachel, a woman who has hit a rut in her life which gets worse when she is inflicted with a strange malady, either psychological or supernatural. Taking place in Barbados, the story is intertwined with Caribbean folklore but focuses strongly on the human condition.The story starts a bit slow, but once the "duppy" appears, it really begins to move. What's a duppy, you ask? Read the book and find out. I was happy to be presented with some new folklore, something different from the flood of vampires, werewolves and zombies infecting the market. This book isn't dark like most of those (nor "glittery" like others), instead having both heart and spirit.A solid, recommended read.