Again, believing in the curses is not a prerequisite for enjoyment. Throughout the book, Ocker is able to infuse the narrative with tongue-in-cheek humor and some healthy skepticism. Some of these mysterious objects date back thousands of years, like the tomb of Tutankhamen, while others are more modern, like Annabelle the doll from The Conjuring movies. After first defining what he means by “cursed,” which he distinguishes from “haunted,” the author breaks the objects into different categories, including items that can be found under glass, items found in the attic and items set in stone, among other distinctions. Instead, they are conduits for Ocker to spin some historical (and true) tales about different cultures, practices and traditions. These “cursed” objects are described less in terms of whether the reader buys into their legends and sketchy provenances. He thrives on things that go bump in the night. This is a new book on a new topic for Ocker, but it certainly fits into his literary oeuvre, which includes everything from an exploration of the “hallowed haunts” of Edgar Allan Poe ( Poe-Land) to a fictional haunted-house book ( Twelve Nights at Rotter House).
As the author describes, this book may in fact be cursed.Ĭursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World’s Most Infamous Items is a global journey into the odd objects that many people believe are cursed and may have done their owners harm. Ocker may leave a lingering feeling behind, and it has nothing to do with its powers to entertain and engage. Image courtesy of Quirk Books / Provided by official site.
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