Why people recommend it
Little Darlings is a dark and suspenseful novel by Melanie Golding that puts a terrifying supernatural spin on the anxieties of early motherhood. On The Book Review podcast episode titled George F. Will on Conservatism’s Homelessness, broadcast on July 18, 2024, guest Alexandra Alter discussed the title during the literary roundup. Alter mentioned that an editor on their desk had recommended the book to her, describing it not merely as psychological suspense but as a straightforward horror novel. The story follows a new mother who becomes convinced that supernatural entities have stolen her newborn twins and replaced them with wicked substitutes, while those around her dismiss her fears as postpartum psychosis. Alter's recommendation framed the book within a broader conversation about horror-inflected motherhood narratives that tap into deep-seated maternal dreads. By highlighting the novel on the podcast, Alter pointed listeners toward a chilling reading experience that bridges the gap between domestic drama and pure genre horror. The discussion emphasized the book's ability to terrify through the lens of early childcare, making it an appealing recommendation for fans of dark fiction and unsettling psychological thrillers exploring the fragility of the human mind.
Who recommended it
- Alexandra Alter Recommended
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“and another novel that I mentioned which was recommended to me by an editor on our desk was Melanie golding's Little Darlings which is actually more of a straightforward horror novel”