The Night Parade by Ronald Malfi
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Web ID: 14876582Evokes the Imagination while Steering the Ship
I digested this book within a week - so a quick read. But I'm known for eating the stories whole when they're good. And god was this so good. A strong introduction that hooks the reader right into the authors world is the mark of something truly special. This book has it, and a strong ending. It was an emotional experience, and if you are a parent I strongly recommend this. Even if you aren't a parent this book will pose a question, one that is a moral dilemma and then make you re-think the context of your answer over and over again.
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Dreadful and Scary.. in the best way
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books as well as Ronald Malfi for this ARC. Much appreciated. #NetGalley #KensingtonBooks #TheNightParade #RonaldMalfi This is the fourth book written by Ronald Malfi that I’ve read and they’ve all been fun. I think one reason for this is that I see a lot of similarities between Malfi’s work and Stephen King’s. The book that I read before this was Black Mouth, which had strong “It” vibes. This one had strong “Firestarter” vibes, although, between you and me and the lamppost, I liked “The Night Parade” just a bit better. Father (David) and daughter (Ellie) on the run from the government…sound familiar? How about this? Government wants to study the daughter because she has something they may need. Although in this case, the problem is an illness called Wanderer’s Folly. Ellie, the daughter, just may hold the secret to the cure instead of being pyrokinetic. Either way, lots of fun. The sense of dread here is higher than in Firestarter, although I admit I like Charlie (Firestarter) a bit more than Ellie. No matter! I liked how the cast of characters was small. It gave me a chance to get to know and care about who I was reading about. Malfi spent his time with genius pacing. He maintains the dread and eerie feeling by masterfully ebbing and flowing his events and characters. The writing is atmospheric! All in all, this was a treat. A five star read for sure.
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