DNF

This is one of those books where I can see why people like it. The themes of trauma, familial relationships, and lack of agency over one's life are done very well. My issue is that the protagonist and deuteragonist are utterly unbearable. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about either of them, and their constant pettiness was irritating to read.

One thing I did really like was the narration by Mikhaila Aaseng. I can't comment on the other narrator's performance as I didn't listen long enough to hear it.

I really enjoyed this short story by John Wyndham. 

I particularly liked the portrayal of the father and his approach to dealing with his son, Matthew. 
I also liked the unexpected view of gender that Chocky invokes. "Unexpected" due to how accepting the narration is for a book written in 1963.

Whilst the story touches lightly on themes of environmental exploitation, the main focus of the story is that of the Gore family and how they respond to Matthew's new friend "Chocky".

Regarding the audiobook, the narration by Damian Lynch was very good.

An incredibly well-researched and entertaining read.

The second edition is particularly good as it references newer Black talent such as Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele.

Set out in chronological order, this book covers the 100+ years of Black cinema through the lens of Black horror.

A fascinating read that I highly recommend to all horror and film fans.

The audiobook is very well narrated by Julienne Irons.