But I simply adored every single page of it! 5 billion stars. I can’t do this book this justice - I don’t have the words. I would highly recommend The Fisherman to any horror fan, any reader, who enjoys a slow burn that builds to a terrifying conclusion. And no, you do not need to be a Lovecraft fan to fully appreciate this. I’m OBSESSED.Īs I’ve said before, this book felt like the perfect combination of King and Lovecraft. Both stories told are equally enthralling. This ended up being one of the most memorable and imaginative books I’ve ever read. But believe me, that is far from the case.

Gee, a story about two men fishing, Johann?! I hear you cry. They venture out to different fishing spots, but Dutchman’s Creek is unlike anywhere they’ve fished before. Two men who have recently undergone huge losses in their life bond over the love of fishing. The Fisherman takes the form of a story within a story. So when these elements are all mixed together in a big bowl, and when the book is written as beautifully as this one is, there is no question I’m going to love it!

I also go bananas for horror - obviously. I have a soft spot for books that explore themes of grief and loss. This hasn’t happened since East of Eden this time last year! So that is a true testament to how much I loved this book. You know you’ve got a real special book on your hands when the first thing you do upon finishing is reshuffle your top 10 books of ALL-TIME. “It would be a lie to say the time passes quickly.

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