Book Review: Blackwater by Michael McDowell

[@sv7544]

The audible version is A plus. My all time fave narrator. He nails the characters, especially James. Worth the listen.

[@lnuhfer]

Read this series in the 80’s while in college. Loved it and it always stayed in my mind. I recently repurchased it. I plan to reread this year.

[@daveedmunds1109]

Awesome. I've just bought this on Kindle then I saw this review. Looking to get into McDowell and this looks like a perfect start.

[@MMorris__]

Just finished this myself and like you, couldn’t stop thinking about it. Really didn’t want it to end. Phenomenal and epic.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it too! It really is a very special and unique story that I recommend to almost everyone.

[@alanscouser]

As a published horror writer myself, and as a voracious reader of horror books, I want to say how much I enjoy watching your videos. You have a great book collection there. I have subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Really thinking about adding this to my Spooky Season reads this year. Thanks for the review!

[@ogroberts]

The most brilliant thing about this book to me is how much Miriam and Lyla are like Elinor, despite being deemed unlike Elinor because they do not transform. In personality, perspective, and matter-of-factness, Miriam and Lyla are mirror images of Elinor. Elinor does what is practical for an apex predator and Miriam does the same but in the human arena. Lyla looks like she'll do likewise.

[@lesliegordon2313]

Fantastic review. I agree with everything you said. I hail from the UK, but love Southern Gothic - it takes me to another world. May I recommend another wonderful disquieting SG novel? All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By by John Farris. All the best.

[@AJBell-dh6ry]

I'm currently reading this, and I completely agree with your review. It's terrific.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying it :)

[@deannamacdonald3357]

I wasn't sure if this was something I wanted to read or not, as the premise sounds so strange, but you've convinced me! I will definitely be checking this out sometime!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Yay! I hope you check it out. Let me know if you do.

[@readingrains3208]

I recently purchased the paperback but haven't started reading it yet because it's such a big book lol! But now I'm gonna read it thanks to your great review ☺️.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! Let me know if you end up reading it. I hope you enjoy the story.

[@ReadingRetail]

Oh black water sounds creepy!! Love it. When the movie dark water was poplar.. I think I watched it 50 times🤣🤣hello new friend here nice to meet you!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

It's definitely very creepy and atmospheric. I've seen Dark Water too (both the Japanese and American versions). Not sure if you've heard about the case of Elisa Lam but after reading that story and thinking about Dark Water it gives me the creeps haha. Nice to meet you too! Always love making new bookish friends :)

[@ReadingRetail]

Yes!! So creepy!! Nice to meet new people too!

[@Nate-ob4pb]

I got this one as an audible 2 for one credit deal thinking it would be a thriller as I read/listen to a lot of steven king. It wasn't what I expected, I was thinking Eleanor would be terrorizing the town, but the little day to day drama of the characters was really interesting and I'm glad I checked it out.

[@ToddencountersAPodcastSeries]

Great review!

[@snixelpig]

I loved this Book. It's hard to explain. I just tell people to read it. But don't expect an epic horror. Great review!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! I've been craving other books like it but it really is one of a kind.

[@thathorrorshow4126]

That's another book I have in my wishlist. Dying to read it.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

It's totally worth it! I hope you end up reading it.

[@codybishop7526]

It’s my favorite series of all time. I just finished it and I can’t stop thinking about it. And being an avid book reader yourself, can you recommend any other novels that are similar? I really loved the characters, and the functional historical aspect of the town. Are there any other semi-spooky novels that sucked you in like this story?

[@horrorreader1869]

I read the two- volume Avon hardback edition a few years ago and really enjoyed it like you said its an epic. It's one of my favorite books of all time in any genre. Been wanting to reread it again and your great review makes me want to more than ever. I'm currently reading Thomas Tryon's The Night of the Moonbow (page 84) and enjoying it. Have you read any of his books? Just subscribed so keep up the good work.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to revisit it :). Oooo yes I have read some Thomas Tryon. I've read Harvest Home and The Other but I haven't read any of his other work. I'm currently looking into The Night of the Moonbow. Are you still enjoying it?

[@horrorreader1869]

@@taylortalkstales8106 Just finished The Night of the Moonbow really enjoyed it. Its a coming of age tale set in the summer camp of boys in 1938. At first, it reads like an adventure tale then it delves into psychological horror until its exciting climax. Next up I'm going to read Savage by Richard Laymon. Have you read any Laymon? Do you think his books have to much sex and violence?

[@romeoaranjon5178]

Audible just recommended this to me, so after I watched your review I will check it out.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

I hope you end up enjoying it! Are you planning on listening to it on Audible or reading a physical copy? I'm interested in seeing what the narration is like in the audiobook version.

[@romeoaranjon5178]

Taylor Talks Tales I’m thinking of listening. I have a few credits on audible I have to use soon.

[@jjlortez]

Wish I had a little more info on what exactly was going on.. Other then that I enjoyed it.

[@Dakodak13]

I looooved blackwtarer, in france they publish in 6 tomes haha (like pocket book)😊

[@billkeon880]

Totally agree. Can’t stop thinking about events and characters years after reading it. The author was gay I believe, so it comes from experience- though even in the early 80s, it was hard to come out even in the big cities, but in the Deep South you could be run out of town or lose your job etc

[@sajid142]

Mam how to improve my reading skills ? I take 5 months to read a book any golden suggestion ?? Thanks

[@Veronica.Roni.V]

hi :) new sub! after seeing your video about Blackwater. I am going to purchase but I can not decide if I want the PB or HB version. Is the HB like one of those heavy hard to hold type?

[@raven.art1717]

Does this edition have illustrations.

[@ORCA60]

So glad I found your chanel. You have such similar genre interest as me! Do you have good reads or insta I can follow you on?

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much Suze! I apologize for missing your comment earlier. I do have Goodreads and I'm thinking about setting up an Instagram (currently only social media I have is a private Facebook, tumblr, and KZbin). I'm currently finishing getting my Goodreads ready to go so I can have my KZbin subscribers follow me. Once I do that I will let you know! :)

[@Hwaigon]

Kudos for holding the book - I hate it when Im watching a book review and don't know what book the reviewer is talking about.

[@sajid142]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@roileybnp]

Damn it girl you are sooo cute

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thanks Ri :)

[@alexhrycaj8429]

A little over half way through the audiobook and I can’t say I’m a fan. Wanted more black lagoon and less soap opera.

[@maxmac1794]

Not really progressive when it comes to characters of color