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I was approved to receive an e-Galley ARC of Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas, authored by Josh Malerman, illustrations by Glenn Chadbourne, from NetGalley and the publisher Del Rey for review consideration. What follows below is my honest review, freely given.
I rated this novel 5 stars. My favorite Malerman to date! Absolute giddiness when I was approved to review early, the name, the cover art; everything about this screamed perfect story. I was not disappointed. Even the forward, written by James A. Moore, moved me. He is the author of one my favorite under the radar trilogies, the Serenity Falls Series and I loved seeing his thoughts on reading Goblin.
PROLOGUE: WELCOME
Our introduction to Goblin really begins with a delivery man's warmly recalled memory spoken to his boss when handed his last minute delivery. To me it spoke of a town that could do much, be much; and people would not necessarily feel aversion to the town, even if it was in their best interests.
A MAN IN SLICES
Each novella is more than its story, or the novel that it builds with the other five; beginning here we are given these tantalizing snippets of Goblin, whether modern day or flashes of its history. So we can be forgiven if, while our heart is shuddering for Richard and Charles, our mind is wondering in what way the cops of Goblin move like the dead.
KAMP
Here we given a satisfying dive into the founding of Goblin, from a history teacher with the town in his bones (I love this idiom!), fighting to keep his own fears at bay with a glass of wine and stories at a kind neighbors table.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HUNTER!
What could be more innocent than a birthday party of bacchanalian and carnivorous delight? But the birthday boy wants a forbidden gift, one last trophy; he is willing to go into the North Woods to find it, and more. At in the corners, the shadows, more odd facts emerge to beguile us of Goblin's proclivity to strangeness. I'm convinced his wife knew exactly what she was doing (baddest b*tch).
PRESTO
Magic and Goblin, not a match made in heaven - more like dark siblings, bonded together by secrets and pain. I wonder if Pete's wildly waving hand is answered, and if so, will that be a kinder blessing than not?
A MIX-UP AT THE ZOO
Of all the novellas I think this gutted me the most; Goblin was merely the location of this tragedy, not the cause. I think. But it is a twisted and haunting tale to match its brother and sisters all the same.
THE HEDGES
Some answers give way to more questions, and when it comes to Goblin there will never be complete satisfaction. But out of the mouth of babes will lead us on a merry little chase; such wicked fun to be had, the police will keep us safe.
EPILOGUE: MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
It's time for the delivery! I really can't say anything more, but know that only a Gobliner can partake of the contents. You would be left out in the cold. Sad face.
Elizabeth
May 14, 2021
Super Creepy!
*Thank you to Netgalley and to Ballentine Del Rey publishing for the advanced reader's copy of this book*
4.5 stars! This was really creepy, the stories were the perfect length, tied together nicely, and were fun to pick up and read. A Man in Slices was horrifying and had me going WTF the entire time, in the best way. Happy Birthday Hunter was one of my favorites, the ending to me was perfect. A Mix Up at the Zoo and Kamp freaked me out, with the weird dreams and perceived ghosts. This is my new favorite by Malerman, a short story collection is, in my opinion, harder to get right than a novel, and this one was very fun.
