A review by barnstormingbooks
Ancient Images by Ramsey Campbell

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

 Thank you to Netgalley and Flame Tree Press for the e-ARC 

I usually like a good horror story, especially when there is a lot of suspense over gore, and Campbell does build the suspense. The first 3 rd of the ok had a subtle building suspense that made the reader uneasy throughout. The premise of a cursed family and a lost film was an interesting premise, and well researched. It was also fun to read a book written in the late 80s… some realities would be suspense elements now. 

 

Unfortunately, the story didn’t quite deliver for me. As a wheat farming family, that element wasn’t well researched, the over use of Sandy’s period (and Sandy in general) didn’t feel authentic, and the suspense devices that started off strong were repeated often leading to a cry wolf situation.