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A review by sharron_joy_reads
Midnight's Lair by Richard Kelly
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A catastrophic power failure has trapped a group of tourists deep in Mordock’s cave, a spectacular natural wonder. As the group’s guide, Darcy tries to keep everyone calm the lift shafts explode in flames and they realise they need to find another way out through a walled up part of the cave. But it was sealed up for a reason and there are some things that need to stay locked away!
Laymon is an acquired taste and not for everyone, the motifs of sex and death are very closely linked in all of his stories. In this one, an act of violence and revenge long ago has created a brutal bloodthirsty foe. Told through dual points of view, those underground trapped in darkness and those above ground witnessing the events that led to the power going out.
Ultimately this is the story of two parents desperate to get to their children. Chris to save her daughter Darcy the tour guide and Hank to rescue his teenage daughter Paula. All tied in to the murderous history of the Murdock covering up decades of missing women. I loved it!
Laymon is an acquired taste and not for everyone, the motifs of sex and death are very closely linked in all of his stories. In this one, an act of violence and revenge long ago has created a brutal bloodthirsty foe. Told through dual points of view, those underground trapped in darkness and those above ground witnessing the events that led to the power going out.
Ultimately this is the story of two parents desperate to get to their children. Chris to save her daughter Darcy the tour guide and Hank to rescue his teenage daughter Paula. All tied in to the murderous history of the Murdock covering up decades of missing women. I loved it!