A historical tale of psychological horror, expertly rendered in the style of a classic gothic novel from the era in which it’s set, this small-press title can be confidently suggested to readers who enjoyed Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Molly Pohlig’s The Unsuitable, or anything by Jennifer McMahon.
Libraries will want to purchase this piercing work, not only because of McCarthy’s many fans, but also because the audiobook skillfully communicates the depth and beauty of his haunting story.
The Passenger is proof that McCarthy still has plenty in the tank, and if it doesn’t quite rise to the heights of his finest work, it’s certainly his strangest. It’s a thrill to find the author still making such beguiling moves.
With this novella, McCarthy has solidified her position as an heir to the canon of British women novelists, including Tanith Lee and Sarah Pinborough. This title would make a great addition to a “women in horror” library display.