Review: Thrills and Chills
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
This is a really effective ghost story. It was a compelling tale and one I read through avidly. Chapman does a great job of setting up a chilling situation but leaving questions open as to what is really going on. I didn't see the ending coming, but it all fell into place very nicely. On one level the story works as a sort of dark retelling of the Cinderella story, a subtext I enjoyed. Especially the slipper-fitting scene...Chapman's love of words and skill at crafting a sentence shines out. The writing is perhaps a little flowery at times, but that works well in a gothic tale such as this. The preacher is really nicely done - he's an intriguing character who could certainly grace other stories. I couldn't decide whether he was angellic or sinister. Or both.Overall, highly recommended.