Reborn

Name: Reborn
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ISBN: 9781957537245

✍️ Stephanie Ellis

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Stephanie Ellis returns to the Weald with a folk horror tale centered on Cernunnos and the troupe of Tommy, Betty, and Fiddler.

This work examines the consequences of halted rituals within the supernatural framework established in previous volumes. It explores the motivations of characters seeking redemption through divine figures like Cernunnos and the Mother. The text highlights the tension between human agency, represented by Megan's choices, and the inherent nature of beings like Betty. Readers interested in complex character dynamics within a gothic setting will find this compelling. Those preferring straightforward plots may find the mythological elements dense.

Key Themes

Cernunnos blood offerings folk horror

Literary Context

The book sits within the tradition of folk horror and supernatural fiction, drawing on the established lore of the Weald. It connects to earlier works by Stephanie Ellis, specifically The Five Turns of the Wheel, creating a continuous narrative thread for fans of the genre.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

M.R. James · Ramsey Campbell · Thomas Hardy · Daphne du Maurier

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Brigids Gate Press 📅 2022 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781957537245

📝 Description: Reborn

Stephanie Ellis revisits the world of the Weald in Reborn, published by Brigids Gate Press. This narrative follows Cernunnos, known as the Father of all, who has risen from blood offerings to travel to the Layerings, a realm situated just beyond the human veil alongside Umbra. The story intertwines with Tommy, Betty, and Fiddler, an infamous troupe whose bloody rituals were stopped by Megan, Tommy's daughter. Rendered weak by her refusal to allow hunting in the Weald, they seek rebirth and forgiveness from the Mother and Cernunnos. Megan follows Cernunnos and Hweol's sons on a pilgrimage aimed at restoring her husband and removing the dark presence of Hweol. The narrative ultimately focuses on Betty, described as the most monstrous of the three brothers and a representation of Nature red in tooth and claw, shaped by what the Mother made him. Ellis delivers a powerful tale of folk horror that captures the reader until its final bloody climax.

💎 Our verdict on Reborn

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Stephanie Ellis revisits the Weald with a potent folk horror tale centered on Cernunnos and the troupe of Tommy, Betty, and Fiddler. The narrative examines the consequences of halted rituals within a supernatural framework, highlighting the tension between human agency and inherent nature. Ellis delivers a powerful story that captures the reader until its final bloody climax. While readers preferring straightforward plots may find the mythological elements dense, those interested in complex character dynamics within a gothic setting will find this compelling. The work explores motivations for redemption through divine figures, offering a rich, atmospheric experience for fans of dark fantasy and cosmic horror.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers interested in complex character dynamics within a gothic setting will find this compelling. Those who enjoy mythological depth and the exploration of redemption through divine figures like Cernunnos and the Mother should pick this up. The narrative offers a powerful tale of folk horror that captures the reader until its final bloody climax, focusing on the monstrous nature of Betty as a representation of Nature red in tooth and claw. It is ideal for those who appreciate dense mythological elements over straightforward plots.

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Horror Reads editorial team

Stephanie Ellis revisits the Weald with a potent folk horror tale centered on Cernunnos and the troupe of Tommy, Betty, and Fiddler. The narrative examines the consequences of halted rituals within a supernatural framework, highlighting the tension between human agency and inherent nature. Ellis delivers a powerful story that captures the reader until its final bloody climax. While readers preferring straightforward plots may find the mythological elements dense, those interested in complex character dynamics within a gothic setting will find this compelling. The work explores motivations for redemption through divine figures, offering a rich, atmospheric experience for fans of dark fantasy and cosmic horror.