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A Night in the Lonesome October
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What Members Thought

Tym
This book was one of those books of my childhood that completely changed the way I thought of good and evil, and what I expect from a horror story. The illustrations make this great book even better.

This is my yearly read and I love it every time
Scott Firestone
Nov 30, 2020 rated it liked it
So, I only found out about this book a couple of years ago. I figured it would be a fun book to read in October. Of course, lots of people had that same idea last year. And this year. I finally got a copy from the library in November but figured I wouldn't wait another year.

It's told from the viewpoint of Snuff, a super-smart dog, who might not be a dog after all. It's never quite clear but you get the feeling there's a History here. And I'm not sure if it's a knowable history, and I just don't
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Karen
Oct 20, 2022 rated it really liked it
4.5 stars. Unexpectedly engaging! Almost 5 stars except I found the ending a bit abrupt. This was a lot of fun, which is saying a lot since I do my best to avoid all things horror.
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Dec 13, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Oct 31, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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