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Jon Recluse wrote: "
":) I'm reading it this month!!
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "I'm looking for unusual horror, anything that can't be easily categorized. I want something GOOD, something with emotional impact, something unforgettable...but mainly, unique. This one always st..."
I actually liked Under the Skin very much. I have come to really like all of his books!!
Jon Recluse wrote: "Great minds! ;)
"^ That's what I'm talking about. That's unique. Thank you.
Are you reading/re-reading Girl Next Door?
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Not at the moment.
Cindy wrote: "I actually liked Under the Skin very much. I have come to really like all of his books!!"I was looking at this other books, briefly. Is there any other good horror?
Jon Recluse wrote: "You're welcome.Not at the moment."
Ah, this brevity thing you do, McQueen... Conversate!
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "Cindy wrote: "I actually liked Under the Skin very much. I have come to really like all of his books!!"I was looking at this other books, briefly. Is there any other good horror?"
From this particular author?? no. I think that was his only really sorta horror one.
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Not at the moment."
Ah, this brevity thing you do, McQueen... Conversate!"
I answered the question.
I reread it last about a year ago. That would make it three times in total, I think.
It's not exactly horror, but one of my favorite books is
. And I love everything by Patrick McGrath!! You may be interested it these. maybe...
Jon Recluse wrote: "I answered the question.I reread it last about a year ago. That would make it three times in total, I think."
You did indeed. Bravo, sir!
3x means it must be very good then. Looking forward to it.
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I reread it last about a year ago. That would make it three times in total, I think."
You did indeed. Bravo, sir!
3x means it much be very good then. ..."
It's a powerful book. It lingers in your mind long after you finish it.
Are we talking about The Girl Next Door or The Wasp Factory? My mind wandered off....
The Horned Man sounds good. I'm a little scared by the overall mid-scale rating though.McQueen, I thought we were talking about Girl Next Door, lol. Which one did you read three times? But feel free to wander off on tangents.
I'm getting a bit sleepy myself.
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I reread The Wasp Factory about the same number of times.
I'm a rereader.
Anna (Bananas!) wrote: "The Horned Man sounds good. I'm a little scared by the overall mid-scale rating though.McQueen, I thought we were talking about Girl Next Door, lol. Which one did you read three times? But feel f..."
Well, to be fair... I had a friend read it and she thought it was "okay" but overall it wasn't really her kind of read either. I just love it. But I don't want to steer you wrong either. I could be just the only person who loves it. lol I don't know...
Have got to try that Candyland book. One, because I loved Candyland as a kid and two...how can I not?? It's so bizarre, lol.Checking out the rest, but so far The Other looks good; I'm always interested in twins. I'm a little scared of Pilo but still drawn to it. Can't decide!
For the unusual and for soemthing that will make you think try Messenger-Edward Lee. This is a link to the synopsis.http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/l/e...
The premise in it self is scary. And its at a time before Edward Lee goes even more beyond the things he has been writing, but then again, I love that stuff too.
Also try "The 13th" by John Everson another differnt kind of Horror.
Charlene wrote: "
"Charlene beat me to it. I'll go now.
is particularly horrifying and emotionally devastating.
I'm going to recommend some picks.The first several are from HP Lovecraft's survey of horror in literature.
The House on the Borderland
The Night Land
The Ghost Pirates
Clark Ashton Smith
Meanwhile these two I pretty much always find myself recommending on Goodreads:
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By
11811 wrote: "Charlene wrote: ""Charlene beat me to it. I'll go now."
Awww, 11811. I'm sorry if I jumped the gun! :)
Feliks wrote: "I'm going to recommend some picks.The first several are from HP Lovecraft's survey of horror in literature.
The House on the Borderland
The Night Land
The Ghost Pirates
Clark Ashton Smith
Meanwh..."
That's weird, Feliks! I just listened to We Have Always Lived in the Castle and just read All Heads Turn.
A tip for anyone wanting to read
All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By, the e-book version of it has some formatting issues.
Seek out Toplin by Michael McDowell. It is in no way indicative of his other (terrific) work, but if you can make it through the whole thing - you will never forget it. It is my least favorite of his stories, but it the strangest book that I have read.
I bought Toplin back before Christmas but haven't read it yet.
Skin This one stayed with me a long time. Also this one: Kink - not your standard horror novels by any stretch...not easy to forget. Kink made me so angry when I was reading it, made me feel so deeply for one of the characters, that I got angry, walked away (read it on watch in the US Navy) then compulsively walked back and read on.
David wrote: "Skin This one stayed with me a long time. Also this one: Kink - not your standard horror novels by any stretch...not easy to forget. Kink made me so angry when I was reading it, made me feel so..."These look great!
Westlake Soul by Rio Youers, one of the best books I've read in a long time. Unique and definitely has emotional impact.
I'll jump in and recommend The Panama Laugh by Thomas Roche. Deconstructed, it's another zompocalypse novel, but the author's gonzo style of storytelling makes this a rather unique spin on the sub-genre. I think it was nominated for a recent Stoker award.
Geek Love was disgusting, perverted and just plain sick. I highly recommend it. Arty my man!!
Wow, thanks for those great suggestions. Just added them to my list.
Hudson wrote: "Geek Love was disgusting, perverted and just plain sick. I highly recommend it. Arty my man!!"I have to add my vote for Geek Love...pretty disturbing stuff, but a great book.
Reading this right now and it is definitely unique
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The Hangman's Replacement: Sprout of Disruption (other topics)The Wasp Factory (other topics)
Skin (other topics)
Kink (other topics)
All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By (other topics)
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This one always stands out to me. Even though I didn't love it, it was certainly memorable.
Also, this sounds interesting. Has anyone read it?
Need to read it. I've had a paperback for years.