itibaren Nyuzen, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan itibaren Nyuzen, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

hahahaha han solo's kids have the force with them. hahahahahha

The promise of a stimulating as well as a sumptuous haunt had me so intent to read this French Gothic it flew into my hands, but as I discovered there wasn't a strong enough point to float this ghost tale to my twisted October cravings. While I can't call it a favorite, it does deliver lush details with French country idyllic living so much so I felt transformed to the point of practically smelling figs rotting in the hot Summer heat to hearing gunshots echoing though the mountains, as if I was the one possessed. Vivid writing and engaging can't wait till this writer puts a stronger character in to focus then she will have such a poignant book I'll hear ethereal angels sing it's praise.

Was reading this on a flight to NY last August. I read about half. Wanted to like it because it took place in Appalachia where my mama is from but it just couldn't hold my attention!