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‘a stunning reinvention of the ghost story and an exploration of a 19th-century Essex witch hunt.’
The Guardian
‘a goose-pimply old-fashioned ghost story’
Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May series
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‘a stunning reinvention of the ghost story and an exploration of a 19th-century Essex witch hunt.’
The Guardian
‘a goose-pimply old-fashioned ghost story’
Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May series
‘A must for any intelligent Essex girls out there and a gripping ghosty read for everyone. Hurry up and write the next one please Syd…’
The Women’s Room Blog
‘This enjoyable and fast-paced tale kept me gripped throughout’
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'The Drowning Pool' is Syd Moore's debut novel. However, there is no indication in her writing style that Syd is not a veteran of several titles. The story is set in the ancient fishing village of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The framework for the plot is based on some well researched history involving a local sea witch,'Sarah Moore'. For the purpose of the book 'Sarah Moore' has been changed to 'Sarah Grey'.
The fictional aspect of the story centres around a recently bereaved widow (also Sarah Grey) who moves to Leigh-on-Sea with her young son. Her intention is to start a new, calm and emotionally secure life. This quest is shattered one night after an 'accidental' seance unleashes ghostly apparitions and materialisations.
Syd Moore has a very talented knack when it comes to making her characters believable and vulnerable. I especially got hooked on Sarah's enigmatic yet malevolent boss, Andrew McWhittard. Syd also manages to capture difficult emotions, such as bereavement and lonliness, with apparent ease.
'The Drowning Pool' is classed as a ghost story and it is. But, the narrative works on several levels as the relationships between friends, work colleagues snd those departed are masterfully explored.
Whilst I was reading this novel I found myself reflecting on little chunks which almost seemed as though they had been written with an insight into my own history, my own feelings. Then I realised that anyone, anywhere in the world, would also be able to relate to their own chunks of personal reflection.
Syd Moore is a talented and empathetic writer who must be very proud of this, her first novel. I am looking forward to her next book 'Afterlife', which I believe will be published in 2012.
The fictional aspect of the story centres around a recently bereaved widow (also Sarah Grey) who moves to Leigh-on-Sea with her young son. Her intention is to start a new, calm and emotionally secure life. This quest is shattered one night after an 'accidental' seance unleashes ghostly apparitions and materialisations.
Syd Moore has a very talented knack when it comes to making her characters believable and vulnerable. I especially got hooked on Sarah's enigmatic yet malevolent boss, Andrew McWhittard. Syd also manages to capture difficult emotions, such as bereavement and lonliness, with apparent ease.
'The Drowning Pool' is classed as a ghost story and it is. But, the narrative works on several levels as the relationships between friends, work colleagues snd those departed are masterfully explored.
Whilst I was reading this novel I found myself reflecting on little chunks which almost seemed as though they had been written with an insight into my own history, my own feelings. Then I realised that anyone, anywhere in the world, would also be able to relate to their own chunks of personal reflection.
Syd Moore is a talented and empathetic writer who must be very proud of this, her first novel. I am looking forward to her next book 'Afterlife', which I believe will be published in 2012.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I lost a decent night's sleep because I picked this up to read just before bed (as you do) and couldn't put it down. The way Syd describes the scenes is so full of detail you feel like you are actually there. I love the fact that Sarah's life is so down-to-earth and seemingly normal - it could be any one of my friends ... and then to read how things unfold ...... Well! (It's so hard not to give anything away here - lol)
A wonderful blend of Syd's imagination and local myth and legends, it makes you wonder if it is actually true.
Best book I have read in a long while.
A wonderful blend of Syd's imagination and local myth and legends, it makes you wonder if it is actually true.
Best book I have read in a long while.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
The premise of ghostly goings on initially held my sway, more so as I am familiar with this particular area of Essex and the tales of witches that abound. A solid enough read, but nothing really exciting to keep me awake at night by candle light
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Drowning Pool by Syd Moore
The Drowning Pool is a contemporary ghost story set in the remote Essex village of Leigh in the heart of witch-country. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Carroty Nell
Fairly dull but readable
Was looking forward to reading this as it seemed an interesting enough plot - and also based on real events apparently. Read more
Published 10 days ago by G. Morgan
Wow!
I really loved this book. I desperately wanted to know what would happen and did not want to put it down. It is a must read!
Published 1 month ago by Lois
A great read...
I honestly thought I had lost all interest in fiction, concentrating my reading elsewhere, but The Drowning Pool has single handedly switched it back on! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacqui
Gripping
I picked this up on a whim as I read a previous review and was curious. It was well worth downloading, and I highly recommend it to anyone who can lose themselves into a story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TerrieDrum
1st class
Really enjoyed this book, excellent story with quite a few twists. Look forward to the authors next book. Could hardly put the book down, one of the best I have read.
Published 1 month ago by Andy
A good idea let down with weak characterisation
Had high hopes for this book and thought the idea was good - the spirit of a sea witch (conjured up by an unwitting drunken séance), haunting her modern day name sake. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rossi
Mediocre plot, poorly written.
I have to say I really struggled to finish this book. The writing style made me think it was written for a GCSE project, and the plot could be spotted a mile off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maddy
Twists & turns with a thrilling ending
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, I loved the characters, I loved the mix of good humour with everyday things through to the chilling factor of the characters. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tishminx
Highly recommended!
I was a bit uncertain about this as I wasn't sure if it was going to be my kind of thing. I went for it because of the price and I'm so glad I did. It's utterly gripping. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Louisecaltom
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