empressbrooke
Written on Feb 1, 2007
Benson and Golden weave an intriguing tale for such a short space, and some of Golden's trademark horror is present as Rose slowly learns disturbing truths about loved ones. The horror lies less in the supernatural elements than it does in the destructive changes it brings to Rose's relationships.
The authors also do a great job at bringing to life the small Vermont town where the story takes place. The descriptions of the setting, as well as the various characters that inhibit it, are vivid and efficient, and they really give the novella a great deal of flavor. Definitely worth a reread.