The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral | |||||||||||||
Robert Westall | |||||||||||||
Sunburst Books (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux), 97 pages | |||||||||||||
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A review by Margo MacDonald
The narrator is a steeplejack who is hired to restore the stones of a
medieval cathedral tower. The details of the work of a steeplejack are
interestingly relayed and well researched. It soon becomes apparent that
there is something wrong, perhaps downright evil, about this particular
tower and as the characters delve deeper into the mystery, the
atmosphere grows more gruesome and intense.
It is short enough to read in one shot, which adds to the pleasure of
reading this book. And, like the best of horror stories, this novella
will leave you with a chill down your spine and a satisfied mind.
Due to some language and content, however, I would not recommend
this book for readers under 14.
Margo has always been drawn toward fantasy and, at the age of 5, decided to fill her life with it by pursuing a career as a professional actress. Aside from theatre (and her husband), Margo's passion has been for books. Her interests are diverse and eclectic, but the bulk fall within the realm of speculative fiction. She tells us that her backlog has reached 200 books and she's ready to win the lottery and retire. |
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