3.6
Fantasy & SciFi
In the baron’s icebound castle, a parasite is spreading . . . From Hiron Ennes, Leech is an atmospheric Gothic horror, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
'Unique and utterly assured, I will follow this writer anywhere' – Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl
In an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the baron’s doctor has died. The Interprovincial Medical Institute sends out a replacement. But when the new physician investigates the cause of death, which appears to be suicide, there’s a mystery to solve. It seems the good doctor was hosting a parasite. Yet this should have been impossible, as the physician was already possessed – by the Institute.
The Institute is here to help humanity, to cure and to cut, to cradle and protect the species from the horrors their ancestors unleashed. For hundreds of years, it has taken root in young minds and shaped them into doctors, replacing every human practitioner of medicine. But now there’s competition. For in the baron’s cold castle, already a pit of secrets and lies, the parasite is spreading . . .
These two enemies will make war within the battlefield of the body. Whichever wins, will humanity lose again?
‘A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights . . . with worms!’ – Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
Featured in The Times Best Sci-Fi Books and Winner of The Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer at the British Fantasy Awards 2023.
© 2022 Tor (Ljudbok): 9781529073645
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 29 september 2022
3.6
Fantasy & SciFi
In the baron’s icebound castle, a parasite is spreading . . . From Hiron Ennes, Leech is an atmospheric Gothic horror, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
'Unique and utterly assured, I will follow this writer anywhere' – Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl
In an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the baron’s doctor has died. The Interprovincial Medical Institute sends out a replacement. But when the new physician investigates the cause of death, which appears to be suicide, there’s a mystery to solve. It seems the good doctor was hosting a parasite. Yet this should have been impossible, as the physician was already possessed – by the Institute.
The Institute is here to help humanity, to cure and to cut, to cradle and protect the species from the horrors their ancestors unleashed. For hundreds of years, it has taken root in young minds and shaped them into doctors, replacing every human practitioner of medicine. But now there’s competition. For in the baron’s cold castle, already a pit of secrets and lies, the parasite is spreading . . .
These two enemies will make war within the battlefield of the body. Whichever wins, will humanity lose again?
‘A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights . . . with worms!’ – Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
Featured in The Times Best Sci-Fi Books and Winner of The Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer at the British Fantasy Awards 2023.
© 2022 Tor (Ljudbok): 9781529073645
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 29 september 2022
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Maria
10 jan. 2024
Den hade bra partier, men kanske uppläsarens betoning och att jag upplevde uppläsaren skrattade som om personen i boken skulle ha tyckt något var roligt och det kändes jättekonstigt, kanske det drog ned till tre stjärnor? Det var vissa partier då jag uppfattade författaren lyckades rycka med mig i berättelsen och beskriva världen eller scenen ifråga på ett sätt som fångade mig, och så i andra kändes det mer melodramatiskt eller oengagerat, pretentiöst.
Ilse
25 aug. 2023
This is really a fantastic gothic horror/sci-fi story!
Jörn
4 nov. 2022
Tröttnade snabbt. Språket är onödigt invecklat, och man kastas mellan olika perspektiv utan förvarning. Inläsaren låter inte särskilt engagerad, men å andra sidan kan jag inte klandra henne. Ett sömnpiller.
Michael
14 aug. 2023
Svår bok att recensera.Som en Cronenberg film, börjar lite sol en slutet rum mordhistoria men utvecklas till the thing.
Jesper
7 feb. 2024
Intressant premiss, spännande värld och jag uppskattar de skiftande berättarperspektiven. Men kanske aningen lång eller långsam och kanske lite otydlig emellanåt.
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