![]() On the other hand, there is a real small town feeling to this setting, helped in no doubt by Thornton Wilder being one of the screenwriters, and the characters of Charlie's father (Henry Travers) and his friend (Hume Cronyn) passing the time by talking about the perfect murder are absolutely priceless. Some of the tension is also missing because we're pretty darn sure Uncle Charlie is guilty. I considered a slightly higher rating, but thought the pace in the first half of the movie was a little slow. Trouble is just behind him though, and it gets worse when his niece (also 'Charlie', named after him, and played by Teresa Wright) begins to suspect him of being the "Merry Widow Murderer". Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) is on the run from the law on the East Coast, and he settles in with his sister and her family in Santa Rosa. My favorite part was the author’s description of Grandmother, aka the Lady of the City.Hitchcock said this was his favorite film, and there is a quiet evil about it that makes it truly horrifying. Seriously, this is a great sequel and I recommend it for anyone who enjoys reading about the fae, punk rock, indie bands, and/or just like a little magic and wonder in their literature. I worry I’ve said too much and not enough, but I don’t want to make a spoiler review because I hope this review encourages people to read the book. If you’re already into punk (or even if it isn’t your thing,) definitely add the song list as background music while reading. The author has put together a stellar song list for Chapter headings that pair well with the events and moods therein. If you read the first book then you’re familiar with the main cast and how suddenly and completely the lives of two mortal friends were forever changed by a chance encounter with the Fae.Ĭast a Shadow of Doubt brings back all of our favorite fae friends and frenemies as well as some of their actual enemies in a plot that asks the question, “Can individuals actually change and can we forgive them, if they do… or if they don’t?” I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Īaannnddd my honest opinion is that this is an excellent sequel to the first tale of the Eleriannon! ![]()
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