The Magic Cottage - James Herbert

“A cottage was found in the heart of the forest. It was charming maybe, a little run-down, but so peaceful - a magical haven for creativity and love. But the cottage had an alternative side - the bad magic. What happened there was horrendous beyond belief.” - Is the Amazon.co.uk synopsis of the story. James Herbert is by far my favourite author and this is by far my favourite book!! I have recently purchased a new copy as my old one ...
...do tend to read in the bath so my books all have the potential of a soaking. The story is not as gory as his usual offerings, however it is one of those stories, which plays tricks on your mind - in a sort of ‘Blair Witch Project’ sort of way. It is about a young couple, wanting to move away from the city, Mike is a session musician and has lived in the city all his life (so is very unsure about country life) and Midge (her real name ...

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Do you remember the first time you brought your own house? Can you remember what drew you to the house? Was it the number? The Garden? Or was just a gut feeling about the place? Did you fall in love with the atmosphere of the house? Or was it all pre destined? And what as all this got to do with the Magic Cottage by James Herbert? Midge and Mike lived in London and were wanting to move either to the outskirts of London or into the countryside. Midge ...
...leapt out at midge in the national paper. Granmary, the quaint, charming cottage stood out like a fire in the paper, so much so that they had to so and see it. The cottage was set in a small forest, not far from a small village in the New Forest. This fairy tale cottage had characteristics of its own but was very, very unusual. It was a round house. The front facing of the house was square but from one side to the back was round. Built on three levels ...

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...to it which is probably the reason why, despite its lack of a real scare factor it does keep you engrossed till the end. This though isn’t because the story is that exciting or dramatic its simply because once you’ve started you just want to know what is actually going on and how does it end. The story itself centres around a cottage in the countryside and 2 main characters, who, after looking for a retreat from the big city life chance upon what ...
...and in fact for the first few weeks everything is indeed idyllic with only the occasional “unusual” incident to worry about. These doubts mean nothing at the time but later when the real story starts they come to realise their significance. James Herbert does do a good job (as is always the case) of introducing and thereafter building up the characters so that you feel as if you know them personally. In this case however I think he probably goes ...

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...well, telling you all about the 2 main characters, Mike and Midge (her real name is Margaret). They both live in the 'big city' but want a slower paced life in the countryside to help with their work. Mike is a musician and Midge is an artist. After a lot of searching they finally agree on a beautiful, yet rundown cottage in the middle of nowhere. On first viewings of the cottage Mike finds an awful lot wrong with it and gets the builders in, but ...
...animals that like to visit the 'magic' cottage, there are two main characters here also, a little bird and a little squirrel (Rumbo), there are various other animals who also like to visit. As the story proceeds we learn more about Mike and Midge's relationship and how their talents flourish while living in the cottage, paintings coming to life, music flowing beautifully, etc. There is however something in the attic, but I will not spoil this for ...

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The Magic Cottage is my personal favourite book by James Herbert. It is an extremely atmospheric story featuring a cottage deep in the heart of a forest. James Herbert is said to be the master of the genre, and only Stephen King overtakes him in the publication of new novels. James Herbert has written many other novels; some have been made into films. Other novels written by James Herbert include: The Rats, Lair, Domain, The Fog, The Survivor and ...
...of the book, Mike and Midge, going to view the Magic Cottage (called Gramarye in the story). At first, Mike is apprehensive about the move into such an isolated cottage; Midge’s enthusiasm soon wins him over. Soon after moving in however, strange things start to happen: animals pay unusual visits, bats appear from nowhere and peculiar magical things occur. This is all very bizarre for the new residents of the Magic Cottage but they soon find ...

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...Gramarye, a little cottage in the English countryside, it is as if a spell had been cast upon them. Granmarye is everything they ever dreamed, and they thrive in its atmosphere. everything is perfect, never more romantic. It seems as if the house has an energy of its own. It is truly a dream come true. Midge and Mike find out about Granmarye's former owner, and thing start to get interesting. They soon discover that a strange cult lives not far from ...
...friendly? A shift in the atmosphere in the cottage takes place. As you get into the book creepy and weird things begin to occur in the cottage. A change is beginning to take place, Midge's and Mike's Dream starts to become a nightmare . This was the first James herbert book I read, I have since read all his books, and wait eagerly for the next. I recently re-read the Magic Cottage and forgot just how it grips hold of you. Its a very well written ...

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...ago i had heard of the author James Herbert as my mum has a few books of his and i saw this book The Magic Cottage. It looked like a book i would read and i thought i would buy it and give it a read. The Magic Cottage is about Midge who draws illustrations, and Mike who is a musician they both live in an apartment in the city and are wanting to move to the country. Midge finds a lovely cottage in the paper that is in the country and when they go ...
...of work needed doing to the cottage and when the builders come in to do the work it isn't as bad as they thought bad. Midge and Mike are told about the woman who lioved there before them and they find out that they are the perfect people that was described to live in the cottage Graymere and they get visits from the bird that comes to there kitchen window every morning and then other animals start turniong up.When Midge and Mike move into the cottage ...

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If you like this then you will love Once - which is based on a similar fantasy theme. This book was not very memorable as I have had to look at it again to remember it. I remember it being good at the time - but can't quite remember it now! ...

amylovelace 19.10.2007
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...dont be put off by the friendly pet and ideal home it will heat. if you have read this and enjoyed it then read fluke this is similar to this book in the style and as i said before it makes a nice change from ther fog, the dark rats ect, as these became a bit of the same. ...

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...and gore, but brilliant just the same. This is story that shows you sometimes the most beautiful things can also be the most terrifying. When moving to a beautiful run down cottage in the country in order to escape the hussle and bussle of city life, Midge and Mike thought they had found their haven, Wild animals on the door step, love and creativity. But in true Herbert style things aren't as they seem, the neighbours are a little strange to ...

carla33 05.09.2008 · Read full review
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...of them and this is the one i could read over and over! A quaint story of dark surroundings and dreams, with a relation that can be made when everyone is searching for their ideal home. A feeling story where you become one with the characters, you can identify weith their life easily and even imagine yourself at the cottage as the story is beautifully animated with words. This is definately one book you won't want to put down. I First found Herbert ...

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I found this book amazing it drwas you in on all levels and is a must read for all horror and thriller fans out there. The story line is well written so alot is explained nut there is still enough left completly to the imagination and this is what makes James Herbert a true psycolaogical writer. An amazing read on every level. ...

emmalt87 11.05.2008
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