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A Satan Carol: A Spiritual Horror Story for Secular Readers
What does the devil really want?Nostalgic for the Inquisition and plague, Satan feels neglected by the modern world that no longer blames him for disease and death. He plans to create a new genesis, a place where people will love him. For that, his son needs just the right soul.And there is one—unique, powerful, able to heal. To get it, Satan has a plan that begins in Ireland in the famine year, 1848, and 180 years later traps a young girl and her family in demonic forces pushing them to kill.A Satan Carol is a horror story about family values—even if they originate in hell.
- GenresHorror
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2020
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November 8, 2022
Last year a young girl was playing my daughter in The Nutcracker. She was raised in the LDS faith but going through her rebellious phase. Every rehearsal, she tried something new to get a reaction. Crazy makeup, claiming various sexual and gender identities, making "edgy" statements, etc.
That's how this book feels. The author seemed to be using sensationalism in place of actual commentary. I'm not sure what ideas they were trying to get across, but they sure were passionate about whatever they were.
At first, it was difficult to keep up with all of the characters being introduced, but eventually the story really started and they all came together, more or less. I did like how imaginative the story was, with Shinyland 7 and the descriptions of the place. It all came together nicely.
I think the author has wonderful potential, and I look forward to reading their future works now that this catharsis is out in the world.
That's how this book feels. The author seemed to be using sensationalism in place of actual commentary. I'm not sure what ideas they were trying to get across, but they sure were passionate about whatever they were.
At first, it was difficult to keep up with all of the characters being introduced, but eventually the story really started and they all came together, more or less. I did like how imaginative the story was, with Shinyland 7 and the descriptions of the place. It all came together nicely.
I think the author has wonderful potential, and I look forward to reading their future works now that this catharsis is out in the world.
July 19, 2022
I may come back to this, but I've really struggled to keep up with reading it.
As a "secular reader" and a huge fan of horror, I had to check this out. But the horror is a bit middling from what I've seen and the story is already coming off a bit preachy. There are interweaving stories which can be hit or miss for me, but I've had trouble staying invested in the characters which makes it difficult to care how they end up coming together.
The writing isn't bad and I am curious about the moral to the story, but with more books available to read than anyone could ever finish, it's hard to commit to a story that doesn't quite grab you.
As a "secular reader" and a huge fan of horror, I had to check this out. But the horror is a bit middling from what I've seen and the story is already coming off a bit preachy. There are interweaving stories which can be hit or miss for me, but I've had trouble staying invested in the characters which makes it difficult to care how they end up coming together.
The writing isn't bad and I am curious about the moral to the story, but with more books available to read than anyone could ever finish, it's hard to commit to a story that doesn't quite grab you.
September 3, 2022
I received a digital copy of this through a Goodreads giveaway. (Thank you, Mr. Kessler!)
The story begins in Ireland during the potato famine, and ends in present day. Throughout, Satan moves in and out of the lives of several of the characters.
I liked the book; it just seemed to meander at times. Free will is the running theme, and is hammered home. There are also long diatribes - from Satan - about how badly “Dad” (God) has treated him. Here is someone who could clearly benefit from family therapy. I decided to give it 4 stars because I was satisfied with how the ending wrapped up. I feel it’s worth a read, and would recommend it.
The story begins in Ireland during the potato famine, and ends in present day. Throughout, Satan moves in and out of the lives of several of the characters.
I liked the book; it just seemed to meander at times. Free will is the running theme, and is hammered home. There are also long diatribes - from Satan - about how badly “Dad” (God) has treated him. Here is someone who could clearly benefit from family therapy. I decided to give it 4 stars because I was satisfied with how the ending wrapped up. I feel it’s worth a read, and would recommend it.
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