The Fisherman
by John Langan
3.86(39,733 ratings)
In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and …
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Some of the writing felt clunky at parts and took me out of the horror feel. The exposition started off solid then we take a radical swerve into the Reservoir's backstory. I never felt absolutely taken with the story which was heavily influenced by Lovecraft to the point of feeling like it was just a rehash. We might as well be back in Innsmouth. Describing the personal tragedy and grief of the two men is where the author shines.