Garner writes in a classic style passed down through the ages in British fantasy, it feels like a comforting balm in today’s fictional landscape. The boy at the center of Treacle Walker, Joe, goes through quite a mind-bending journey featuring swamp spirits, mystical treasures, and comic book characters coming to life. Give into the world and Treacle Walker will whisk you away.
Treacle Walker by Alan Garner, (List Price: $22, Scribner, 9781668025512, November 2023)
Reviewed by James Harrod, Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina