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October 2018 - Frankenstein: Prodigal Son
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
last updated Nov 01, 2018 08:22AM
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A literary classic in horror, this book shows how a "vibe" can become a present protagonist alongside a human cast. Chilling passages allow your mind to run wild with unfulfilled promises and teases and Shirley's command of the written word only helps to bolster the image of a house that is sick and immerses the reader into its 4 walls and unmappable interior.
The magic of the story is not in what is shown, but rather what is not. What may lurk at the end of a dark hallway, what may await behind ...more
The magic of the story is not in what is shown, but rather what is not. What may lurk at the end of a dark hallway, what may await behind ...more
I'm not normally one to read horror books as I don't like horror films, but I decided to dip my toe in. I found that overall, this book wasn't scary, and I can see it working as a film or series. There was definite tension throughout between the characters and the house itself being the main antagonist was really interesting.
I felt like it really just left a lot unresolved and didn't feel like it had a satisfying ending. ...more
I felt like it really just left a lot unresolved and didn't feel like it had a satisfying ending. ...more
Was OK, but a bit hard to follow with all the characters.
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