The Other
by Thomas Tryon
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Read in July, 2003
recommends it for:
those who like their horror on a slow burn
This movie was quite unsettling when I saw it back on the 70s. But despite having seen the film, it did not take away from the enjoyment of the novel. Most people would probably have given this one a pass if they had known that Tryon was an actor before he wrote this, but this guy was (he died of cancer in 1991) some fine writer. The movie was very true to the novel, so there will be no surprises with the dreadful turns that both the novel and movie follow.
But like I said, it's still a fine re...more
But like I said, it's still a fine re...more
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Read in January, 1980
Simply the most disturbing, darkest tale ever. The movie version was actually done quite well. I'll never forget the tagline; "Holland...where is the baby?". *shudder* Truly a horror story worthy of praise. No gore, no uber violence-a macabre journey to discover what is real, and what is imagined. You'll have nightmares for a long time after reading this book-if you can find a copy.
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Read in January, 1995
I read this book in high school and could not believe how much I liked it. I was never a big reader but I remember my awe and amazement over the twists in the plot and the ending. This is a very dark book though and also somewhat sad. Also, to anyone who has read this, please listen to the Pearl Jam song, "Nothingman" and let me know what you think.
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What promise Tryon exhibited in this first novel, here is a horror writer of the first class and a tale of twins born on different days.
For those who thought Stephen King was a great horror writer, look for a used copy of this pre-King era frightmare and crawl under the covers.
For those who thought Stephen King was a great horror writer, look for a used copy of this pre-King era frightmare and crawl under the covers.
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this is one of my favorite books...if you have not read thomas tryon you are missing out on a true horror master... twins are the focus of the story... one is evil...one is not... psychologically horrifying... dark and disturbing book
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Read in July, 1979
Although I read this story years ago, it has stuck in my mind. I recently found a copy at a used book store and plan to reread it some day. It's one of those plots where you're absolutely knocked out with a surprise on the last page.
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I read this creepy story as a teen. It was about a boy and his grandmother and a secret about his twin. The book is actually based on the movie screen play (1972).
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Read in January, 1993
Evil children are scarier than evil adults.
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Read in January, 1982
Books you remember this long have to be good. I'm going to read this macabre tale again someday.
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