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James Gardner of ”[[Library Journal]]” wrote that “Battle-Felton expands on the rules and consequences of Jackson’s story, showcasing the inherent rot of a system where violence is part and parcel of civic pride.” Gardner praised the audiobook narrator, praising the inclusion of accents including Southern and Scottish variants. The review concluded by recommending the novel for fans of [[Southern gothic]] literature.<ref name=gardner>{{cite web |url=https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/curdle-creek-2253022 |title=Curdle Creek |publisher=[[Library Journal]] |author=James Gardner |date=1 Mar 2025 |accessdate=11 Dec 2025}}</ref> |
James Gardner of ”[[Library Journal]]” wrote that “Battle-Felton expands on the rules and consequences of Jackson’s story, showcasing the inherent rot of a system where violence is part and parcel of civic pride.” Gardner praised the audiobook narrator, praising the inclusion of accents including Southern and Scottish variants. The review concluded by recommending the novel for fans of [[Southern gothic]] literature.<ref name=gardner>{{cite web |url=https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/curdle-creek-2253022 |title=Curdle Creek |publisher=[[Library Journal]] |author=James Gardner |date=1 Mar 2025 |accessdate=11 Dec 2025}}</ref> |
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Guardian <ref name=tuttle>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/08/the-best-recent-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror-reviews-roundup |title=The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup |author=Lisa Tuttle |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=8 Nov 2024 |accessdate=11 Dec 2025}}</ref> |
Guardian <ref name=tuttle>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/08/the-best-recent-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror-reviews-roundup |title=The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup |author=Lisa Tuttle |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=8 Nov 2024 |accessdate=11 Dec 2025}}</ref> |
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2024 horror novel by Yvonne Battle-Felton
Curdle Creek: A Novel is a 2024 horror novel by Yvonne Battle-Felton. It is set in Curdle Creek, a fictional all-Black town in which citizens are ritually sacrificed to control the population. It was loosely inspired by the 1948 short story “The Lottery“. The novel won the 2024 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel.
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Reception and awards
James Gardner of Library Journal wrote that “Battle-Felton expands on the rules and consequences of Jackson’s story, showcasing the inherent rot of a system where violence is part and parcel of civic pride.” Gardner praised the audiobook narrator, praising the inclusion of accents including Southern and Scottish variants. The review concluded by recommending the novel for fans of Southern gothic literature.[1] Author and critic Gabino Iglesias reviewed the novel in the New York Times. He wrote that the novel explores themes of trading freedom for safety, as well as the ways in which small towns can harbor dark secrets and violence. Iglesias concluded that “this is a wonderful novel about the worst monsters of all: people.”[2]
Guardian [3]
Kirkus Reviews starred [4]
The novel won the 2024 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel.[5]
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