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The Magic Cottage | 
 enlarge | Author: James Herbert
Publisher: Pan Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 11896
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 394
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0330451561
EAN: 9780330451567
ASIN: 0330451561
Publication Date: May 4, 2007
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 Terrible July 5, 2008
I have only read two books by James Herbert. This and Haunted. While I felt Haunted was pretty slow it was still a good story. The Magic Cottage on the other hand was totaly pointless. This is one of the only books I've ever stopped reading about 50 pages from the end as I just couldn't force myself to read anymore. Please don't waste your money on this book.
 Nice characterisation May 31, 2008
I was expecting a horror story, as James Herbert is pretty famous for those, but I didn't really get one with this book. I wasn't disappointed though I just had to switch my expectations to another track.
Mike Stringer, the narrator of this tale, and his partner Midge (Margaret) Gudgeon relocate from busy London to the countryside, close to the New Forest. Their new home is Gramarye, a run down cottage set in woodland and close to the village of Cantrip. Odd though it may seem when they eventually move in, but the cottage wasn't in such disrepair as they first thought, and the woodland animals are all so very friendly, almost tame.
Life is good, but there are bad times coming. The people from the Synergist Temple begin to call. The vicar from Cantrip comes with dire warnings. And just who exactly is that dark figure who keeps watching the house?
This was an enjoyable and easy read for me. Having read most of James Herbert's books old and new I wasn't surprised that the story greeted me like an old friend. Characters were funny and real, even the ones that weren't human.
The story runs along and takes you with it, there are twists and turns but you can usually see them coming so they don't come as any great surprise. An easy read but not one to stay in the mind after it's finished and put back on the book shelf.
 Enchanting, magical, edge of your seat reading January 1, 2008
This was one of the most enchanting, gripping stories I have ever read. Unlike some of the horror Mr. Herbert has written, this was more suspense/thriller than horror, though it does indeed have it's horrifying moments.
The story centers around a couple from London, Mike and Midge, who begin to search for a house of their own. Midge starts scanning the newspaper and is drawn to a little add for a cottage called Gramarye. When they go see the house they find out from the realtor that is being sold as part of the estate of a very old woman who lived there most of her life and died suddenly. When they go to the house Midge is completely enchanted by the little cottage, feeling like it is home. Mike sees the flaws that need fixing. Still, passion wins over and they buy the little house and work to restore it's beauty. They seem like the perfect couple who has just found the perfect home.
Yet there is something strange and disturbing about Gramarye, Mike can feel it, Midge seems oblivious to it. Animals come into the house and eat out of their hands, they befriend a little red squirrel who comes in daily and chatters away at them. Wounds heal spontaneously. It all sounds pretty silly, but it is all part of the magic that is Gramarye.
Soon the enchanting life starts to take a turn when they meet young people who live in a house on the other side of the forest behind their house. Midge becomes entangled with their group, which ends up being a cult. The cult wants the house and will stop at nothing to possess it. Thus begins the battle of wills while Mike tries to save Midge from the cult and his new home from their possession. Don't worry, I haven't given anything away.
This book was a mystery loaded with magic and danger. It has ghosts and spirits, both good and evil. It begins by sparking the imagination, and the tension grows stronger and stronger in this well wrought story, until it reaches a crescendo that will leave you breathless. This was such a good book that I'm now buying the hardcover - yes, it's good enough to read again. Buy this book, you'll love it as much as I did!
Enchanting...at first August 18, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a good read, I enjoyed every moment and was delighted when Rumbo the Squirrel from Fluke turned up!!!!
Not for me thanks. Where's the 0 star button ? August 7, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
First book I read by this author, and vow not to purchase again. The theme of the story seemed very interesting, hence I bought the book. The dialogues were pure drivel and I couldn't help but detest the two characters and hoped some monster would come out of the woods and been done with.
The synergist thing was silly, the final duel ridiculous.
I don't know whether any of his other books are better, good or masterpieces but this has definetely put me off finding out.
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