An absolutely wonderful and dark book about mice, rats, bats, and the occult. It is most definitely an adult book, but I think there are some children out there who could handle this sort of stuff. It isn't for the faint of heart though.
The story here is that there are some nature loving mice who live above the sewers where the rats live. The rats are absolutely horrible and even eat the mice if they can (but not before peeling their skin off!). The rats serve an evil rat god named Jupiter who nobody has ever seen, but they do hear his voice. Jupiter is a very powerful occult figure who really does have great power. He is not to be trifled with.
The magic in this book is real. Some characters have great power and they are willing to use it. And do not think for even a moment that any of the mice are safe. Seriously, the danger in this story is extreme, and the author never holds back. Honestly, the book is better for it. We need more stories that expose the world to what evil is out there. Just know that the mice may be cute and sweet, but they are all mortal. Even the children are placed into extreme danger.
Did you know that this book was almost turned into a Jim Henson dark fantasy movie in the mid 90's? I am genuinely sad that it got canceled. This would have gone toe-to-toe with "The Dark Crystal." It has a very similar vibe to it. I'm mainly sad because that movie would have made this book more visible to the world, rather than being more of a UK thing. It's really too bad.
It's the peaceful mice versus a tyrant occult rat with terrifying Satanic powers. It's got action, suspense, and edge-of-your-seat moments that rival many of the movies I have seen. It's like "Secret of NIMH" but 100 times more dark. It will keep you guessing right up until the last page and then hit it home with a brilliant and satisfying ending. I cannot recommend "The Dark Portal" enough. Read this book!
This blog was written on November 28, 2024.
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I'm glad you found this book! The author took the supposedly silly themes seriously. He turned our normal world into something exotic by simply changing the perspective. A dark style of storytelling is especially wonderful because it makes our mind's venture to where we fear.
ReplyDeleteI had the book for a long time before I read it. I am glad I finally picked it up.
DeleteIt helps to temper darkness with cuteness. People are less likely to be brought down by such things. The subject matter is rough enough as it is.
ReplyDeleteIt kind of make it worse with them being so cute.
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