Why people recommend it
Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel is a contemporary novel following a medium who is persistently haunted by a collection of unsettling ghosts. On an episode of The Book Review titled The Definition of Adulthood published on July 18, 2024, Greg Coles discussed his reading preferences and specifically mentioned this title. He stated that he liked the novel very much, noting its contemporary setting and the unique burden carried by its psychic protagonist who finds herself hounded by a persistent entourage of spectral figures. Coles shared his enthusiasm for Mantel's storytelling approach in this particular work, highlighting how it diverges from her historical fiction while maintaining her distinct narrative power. Listeners seeking a darkly comedic and haunting exploration of the paranormal blended with the mundane realities of modern life were directed toward Mantel's compelling creation through this recommendation on the podcast.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Recommended
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“um I also liked her novel Beyond black which is a much more contemporary novel about a psychic who's kind of hered by a pel of ghosts”