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Benjamin's Parasite
by
Jeff Strand (Goodreads Author)
At any given moment, the human body contains millions of parasites. This is the story of just one. A really, really nasty one. Benjamin Wilson was having a lousy month even before the stomach pains began. He was about to turn forty. One of his students had been shot while on a homicidal meat cleaver rampage. And shortly after the funeral, Benjamin didn't feel so good... No...more
Paperback, 232 pages
Published
May 1st 2009
by Delirium Books
(first published April 15th 2009)
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This book was, hands down, one of the most enjoyable reading experiences I have had in a long, long time. How can you go wrong with a telepathic parasite? It had me laughing and cringing, often at the same time. I don't usually find that authors can successfully mix lots of humor with horror/thrills but Strand does it seamlessly. I was laughing so much my family kept looking over and asking what was so funny. The book has plenty of cringe-inducing moments, too, to keep the horror side of us happ...more
2 AND 1/2 STARS
Author Jeff Strand's book, DWELLER, was my favorite book of 2010. PRESSURE, another thriller by Strand, was quite excellent as well. So I was looking forward to this book and put it high on my reading list. But as each page turned, I found myself shaking my head in confusion. Nothing seemed original to me and for nearly 160 pages the character's "parasite" did nothing more than give him a bad stomach ache. It put a thought or two in his mind and gave him odd cravings, but nothing...more
Author Jeff Strand's book, DWELLER, was my favorite book of 2010. PRESSURE, another thriller by Strand, was quite excellent as well. So I was looking forward to this book and put it high on my reading list. But as each page turned, I found myself shaking my head in confusion. Nothing seemed original to me and for nearly 160 pages the character's "parasite" did nothing more than give him a bad stomach ache. It put a thought or two in his mind and gave him odd cravings, but nothing...more
So it starts with a strange kid trying to turn Mum into sushi....
we then leap to a mad cow chomping down on its sciencebod keepers...
Finally we are introduced to Benjamin, a mild mannered English teacher who manages to ingest a rather nasty parasite.... off he goes to hospital for treatment, it then goes all wrong!
From sexy Bounty Hunters, strange mafia types (Vengeance!), red neck truck drivers, secretive Government agencies and a not so little worm; this story rocks... gore and humour go hand...more
we then leap to a mad cow chomping down on its sciencebod keepers...
Finally we are introduced to Benjamin, a mild mannered English teacher who manages to ingest a rather nasty parasite.... off he goes to hospital for treatment, it then goes all wrong!
From sexy Bounty Hunters, strange mafia types (Vengeance!), red neck truck drivers, secretive Government agencies and a not so little worm; this story rocks... gore and humour go hand...more
Those familiar with Jeff Strand's horror humor mix will not be disappointed with this twisted tale of a school teacher who breathes in a parasite from a student that grows bigger and bigger inside him. There are some cringe-worthy parasite scenes later in the book as well as a decent amount of action and fun. Scary? Not really, but I didn't expect it to be another Pressure. I wish Strand would write more serious tales like that one, but it seems his comfort zone (and probably the wealth of his f...more
Anyone in the horror novel community, be it as a writer or a reader, will probably be aware of Jeff strand. Even if you haven't had the pleasure yet to read one of his books, the man's reputation precedes him. Be it as the Master of Ceremonies at the Stoker awards, his blogs or his book signing events, Jeff has a reputation of being a very funny and extremely entertaining guy.
My first taste of Strand was earlier in the year, his novel PRESSURE. I went into this expecting a high dose of horror-h...more
My first taste of Strand was earlier in the year, his novel PRESSURE. I went into this expecting a high dose of horror-h...more
There may well never have been a bigger understatement in the history of official book summaries than the one which accompanies Benjamin’s Parasite by Jeff Strand:
“At any given moment, the human body contains millions of parasites. This is the story of just one. A really, really nasty one.”
Combining horror and comedy in such a way that neither overpowers the other is a delicate operation, but it’s something Strand has demonstrated time and again he is a master of doing with surgical precision. A...more
“At any given moment, the human body contains millions of parasites. This is the story of just one. A really, really nasty one.”
Combining horror and comedy in such a way that neither overpowers the other is a delicate operation, but it’s something Strand has demonstrated time and again he is a master of doing with surgical precision. A...more
Jeff Strand's novel, Benjamin's Parasite, starts off with a teenage boy, Brian, going through a series of strange events (yes, even strange for a teenage boy) that ultimately land him getting shot in the end. At Brian's funeral, his teacher, Benjamin Wilson, shows up to pay his respects and notices that Brian's body appears to have exhaled! He leans in closer and sure enough... he feels a gust of air hit him in the face! This would be enough to freak anyone out, but Benjamin tries to keep his co...more
If you like slapstick style comedy coupled with gore and a horror attitude then strand is the man for you. This tale of a vicious little intestinal parasite fulfills all those criteria and keeps you turning the page for more. If you nit-pick anything an author puts on paper then forget this story. There is plenty to criticize in the realm of believability but I read books to escape reality so I really don't care about all that. Read this and lose yourself for a while. It is worth it.
If unluckiness runs in families then Benjamin must be Andrew Mayhem's even unluckier cousin. You can't help but feel for this guy. Just as you think it can't get worse for him, another barrel of awful empties on his head. Just like Strand's other comedic character, there is nothing that will shake his faith that all will be right in the end and through it all he retains his optimism. We have to admire him even as we cringe (not figuratively, I actually did physically cringe several times in this...more
The previous Jeff Strand books I've read, "Pressure" and "Dweller" both blew my mind. They are modern suspense and horror classics. This book, not so much. Its a goofy, gory, fun little romp, and that's about it. I enjoyed it, although I found the 'zany' dialogue to get a little annoying at times. Strand is a fantastic author, and I enjoyed this book, but it is definitely not even in the same ballpark as the aforementioned novels.
This story opens with high school student Brian playing a violent video game where you kill people for points. After a while, he grabs a meat cleaver and goes after his mom and neighbors in an attempt to score more points. A neighbor has to shoot him to stop him. At his funeral, his teacher Benjamin is at the casket paying his respects when he thinks he sees Brian's lips twitch. After leaning closer to look again, he feels a soft breath on his face. Little did he know, a parasite just transferre...more
This is the second Strand novel I have read and I do not understand how this author’s books are not sought out more frequently. I hope Dweller and Benjamin's Parasite are typical examples of his writing because I can’t wait to read everything he’s written.
Benjamin has a six-foot parasite residing in his intestines. He wants it out but a couple other groups want to save the specimen. This is a fun read; lots of action, great dialogue and a fair amount of gore. Strand has the rare ability to make...more
Benjamin has a six-foot parasite residing in his intestines. He wants it out but a couple other groups want to save the specimen. This is a fun read; lots of action, great dialogue and a fair amount of gore. Strand has the rare ability to make...more
This was laugh out loud funny. I couldn't put it down and stayed up way too late finishing it. As someone who has had an actual parasite before (although I talked to it, it never responded) I felt that I could relate a bit to his situation. See, English teachers rock.
this is one of the best books by strand ive read so far. more of an adventure book than the usual cat and mouse serial killer stuff he writes. but his trademark humor is there and the last hundred pages of this were amazing.
Reminder to self: Buy from darkside-digital.com .
Another excellent read by Jeff Strand. Engaging characters, great pace, good twists, horrific, and funny. This reader ate through it like a hungry parasite.
So full of awesome!
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Author of a bunch of demented books, including PRESSURE, DWELLER, A BAD DAY FOR VOODOO, WOLF HUNT, SINGLE WHITE PSYCHOPATH SEEKS SAME, BENJAMIN'S PARASITE, FANGBOY, THE SINISTER MR. CORPSE, and lots of others. Three-time Bram Stoker Award finalist. Three-time Bram Stoker Award loser. Four-time Bram Stoker Award Master of Ceremonies.
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