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In The Night Wood

Dale Bailey
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In The Night Wood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Dale Bailey

In The Night Wood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Night Wood by Dale Bailey, a grieving couple moves to England, where they confront a mysterious history entwined with an ancient estate and a dark fairy tale. As they unravel the past, they encounter haunting secrets that challenge reality and test their resilience.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.6

4,829 ratings

48%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In The Night Wood by Dale Bailey is lauded for its atmospheric prose and intricate blend of fantasy and psychological horror. The book has been praised for its rich character development and a gripping narrative that draws readers in. However, some critiques mention that the story's pacing can be uneven, occasionally causing the tension to wane. Overall, it's a captivating read for those who appreciate dark, immersive tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In The Night Wood?

Lovers of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers, akin to Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, will relish In the Night Wood for its haunting atmosphere, literary allusions, and intertwining of folklore with a gripping narrative.

3.6

4,829 ratings

48%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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