![]() ![]() I wouldn't call it a "deep" novel, with a moralistic theme, because it's not. They're well fleshed out, and engaging enough to draw you into the story and evoke the emotions that are the mark of a good horror story. It helps that the characters are believable and sympathetic- even when they aren't necessarily nice people. Each step is well thought out, and emotionally charged. Saul doesn't paint every errie detail, but allows the reader to let their imagination creep along the dimly lit hallway to the door where the monster is waiting. I really quite enjoyed " Nathaniel".įirst off, the style is very atmospheric and moody, without exagerating the details. John Saul, in my opinion is on the same level as Stephen King when it comes to writing horror fiction- though his stories are a bit more subtle, and build at a slower pace. Soon, a voice starts to whisper to him from the shadowy ruins of a barn- propelling him to discover why the town is so fearful of births. ![]() One such story of the past reaching into the present for revenge is " Nathaniel" by John Saul.Īfter the death of his father under mysterious circumstances, Michael Hall and his mother move to Prairie Bend to spend time with his grandparents. One of the staples of horror stories is that often, the past returns to haunt and torment the characters involved. ![]()
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