Structured as a local man recounting his experiences with the area’s - in this case the Catskill region of upstate New York - local ghoul, The Fisherman of Dutchman’s Creek, it’s chock full of local references and history that will delight residents. The folklore component of John Langan’s “The Fisherman” is what initially drew me to the fantasy/horror novel (plus some glowing recommendations from other reviewers I trust on #Bookstagram), so I went in with higher expectations than was probably fair for my first read by the author. In my hometown, “ Resurrection Mary” and “ Diana of the Dunes” were the dominant yarns, and they never failed to capture my attention - and nightmares. Reality: An incredibly boring mishmash of genre tropes that overshadowed the few thrilling scenes and a likable main character. Expectation: A gory, nature-themed horror/fantasy centered around a fictional upstate New York urban legend.
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