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Eric can't remember the recurring dream that keeps waking him in the middle of the night with an overwhelming urge to leave, yet he spends each day feeling as if he desperately needs to be somewhere. With no idea how to cure himself of this odd new compulsion, he decides to let it take its course and go for a drive, hoping that once he proves to himself that there is nowhere to go, he can return to his normal life. Instead, he finds himself hurled headlong into a nightmare adventure across a fractured Wisconsin as the dream reveals itself one heart-pounding detail at a time. <br><br>Horror, science fiction, dark fantasy. From the author of The Temple of the Blind. 84,000 words.
420 pages, ebook
First published January 6, 2013
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Brian Harmon
62 books169 followersBrian Harmon is an independent author of horror fiction, suspense and dark adventure. He grew up in Missouri and currently lives in Southern Wisconsin with his wife, Guinevere, and their three children.
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January 3, 2014
Cheesy
This book was ridiculous. The relationship between the main character and his wife was so awfully unbelievable. He's about to have a horribly violent death about a gazillion times and all the wife can say is "K. Bye. Call me later" or make a terrible joke about extramarital affairs. It's like the only emotion the author is familiar with is humor. I can't believe I read the whole thing. I can't believe there's a sequel.
This book was ridiculous. The relationship between the main character and his wife was so awfully unbelievable. He's about to have a horribly violent death about a gazillion times and all the wife can say is "K. Bye. Call me later" or make a terrible joke about extramarital affairs. It's like the only emotion the author is familiar with is humor. I can't believe I read the whole thing. I can't believe there's a sequel.
March 15, 2024
This is an odd, quick-paced, horror novel that is initiated in dreams, and bleeds into a true-life wakeful experience. If you have ever felt that sense of Deja vu, been there; done that, but might not have actually done that for real, then you might understand. I think it's something most people might be able to relate to, although when the narrative revolves around horrific circumstances, maybe most people can't relate.
The main character, Eric, is having trouble with anxiety at bedtime. There's a restlessness disrupting his sleep, and after 2 nights of disruptions, he dresses to go out and leaves his wife in bed. She calls him in the wee hours of the morning just as he is following a trail that he is meant to follow. From time to time his wife, and he communicate via the phone as he pursues a journey that he did not anticipate.
Along this hero's journey there are mutant animals encountered, helpful human markers that serve to tie Eric to the world and point him in the right direction, only to experience nightmarish monsters and perilous situations in the end. I won't communicate where it goes, but I felt a little as if this was a bit of a Dante's Inferno. It was a weird, but fun, thoroughly unique ride.
The main character, Eric, is having trouble with anxiety at bedtime. There's a restlessness disrupting his sleep, and after 2 nights of disruptions, he dresses to go out and leaves his wife in bed. She calls him in the wee hours of the morning just as he is following a trail that he is meant to follow. From time to time his wife, and he communicate via the phone as he pursues a journey that he did not anticipate.
Along this hero's journey there are mutant animals encountered, helpful human markers that serve to tie Eric to the world and point him in the right direction, only to experience nightmarish monsters and perilous situations in the end. I won't communicate where it goes, but I felt a little as if this was a bit of a Dante's Inferno. It was a weird, but fun, thoroughly unique ride.
March 31, 2014
This is a 'horror' novel for readers who want nothing to do with the genre. The silly repartee between Eric and his wife via cell phone as he tracks his nightmare negates any hint of dread achieved in this story. The repetitive narrative did not help.
I did love the mutant chickens, but aside from that, this free download from Amazon was a definite disappointment for me.
I did love the mutant chickens, but aside from that, this free download from Amazon was a definite disappointment for me.
January 2, 2014
Surprisingly entertaining! This is one of those books you can't put down...full of humor, imagination and originality. I'm looking forward to discovering more of Harmon's work. Highly recommend Rushed
August 11, 2016
Normally I wouldn't be this harsh on an indie author, but I think the reviews are clearly phony and that puts into question the entire review system. This book has 900+ reviews on Amazon with an overall 4 star average. That is absolutely impossible and I needed to reply.
I'm not convinced that the author has ever actually *read* a book based on how generic and dull this story is. It is the most shockingly amateurish and boring thing I ever read.
The author repeats the same exact 4 scenes until he reached 300 pages:
#1) Main character walks through the country side
#2) Main character finds a "wacky" side character
#3) Main character walks through a strange building
#4) Main character fights a monster
The dialogue is absolutely horrible and unbelievable. "Eric" (the protagonist) is constantly talking to his wife on the phone, and she never says something that isn't ironic or sarcastic. Later in the story, other characters start talking with Eric on the phone. This is because the author realizes he has painted himself into a corner with his dull story and needs some dialogue to spice it up.
The writing is just....well, let me give you an example. This is the author describing an attack by a monkey creature:
"Taking hold of the port side, he shoved it backward into the water and threw himself into it as the Stephen King equivalent of Curious George dropped from its branch and came loping after him, shrieking insanely."
Later on describing a girl:
"She was perhaps thirteen, older than the little girls in The Shining, but still he managed to appreciate the similarities."
And there is more:
"He found himself reminded of the third Indiana Jones movie, in which Harrison Ford found himself forced to choose the Holy Grail from a large display of various goblets."
Noticing a pattern?
An author's role is to be creative and paint a picture, NOT lazily reference other works.
I could go on, but I've wasted enough time. In case you are wondering, "How in the heck did this book get published as a physical book?" the answer is that is is self-published with Create Space.
I'm not convinced that the author has ever actually *read* a book based on how generic and dull this story is. It is the most shockingly amateurish and boring thing I ever read.
The author repeats the same exact 4 scenes until he reached 300 pages:
#1) Main character walks through the country side
#2) Main character finds a "wacky" side character
#3) Main character walks through a strange building
#4) Main character fights a monster
The dialogue is absolutely horrible and unbelievable. "Eric" (the protagonist) is constantly talking to his wife on the phone, and she never says something that isn't ironic or sarcastic. Later in the story, other characters start talking with Eric on the phone. This is because the author realizes he has painted himself into a corner with his dull story and needs some dialogue to spice it up.
The writing is just....well, let me give you an example. This is the author describing an attack by a monkey creature:
"Taking hold of the port side, he shoved it backward into the water and threw himself into it as the Stephen King equivalent of Curious George dropped from its branch and came loping after him, shrieking insanely."
Later on describing a girl:
"She was perhaps thirteen, older than the little girls in The Shining, but still he managed to appreciate the similarities."
And there is more:
"He found himself reminded of the third Indiana Jones movie, in which Harrison Ford found himself forced to choose the Holy Grail from a large display of various goblets."
Noticing a pattern?
An author's role is to be creative and paint a picture, NOT lazily reference other works.
I could go on, but I've wasted enough time. In case you are wondering, "How in the heck did this book get published as a physical book?" the answer is that is is self-published with Create Space.
December 18, 2013
Strangely original page-turner!
At first I was reluctant to get this book despite it being free. Most books from the horror genre I've recently read have been zombie related. Don't get me wrong, I love a good zombie book but it was getting old.
I've read books similar to this but nothing so imaginative, except in video games. Without giving too much away, it's Folklore (the video game), meets Indiana Jones, meets Stephen King kind of horror. Strangely, I also felt a little bit of Hitchiker's Guide style of humor.
The author definitely know how to build fear into the reader before the actual horror, and in some cases it never comes, but still manages to pull off jump-out-at you scares
The humor he somehow weaves into the story is very relatable and welcome from the constant edge the author puts you on and leaves you dangling at.
I highly recommend this book, and look extremely forward to other works from this author.
Enjoy reading.... just watch out for Furious George.... lol.
At first I was reluctant to get this book despite it being free. Most books from the horror genre I've recently read have been zombie related. Don't get me wrong, I love a good zombie book but it was getting old.
I've read books similar to this but nothing so imaginative, except in video games. Without giving too much away, it's Folklore (the video game), meets Indiana Jones, meets Stephen King kind of horror. Strangely, I also felt a little bit of Hitchiker's Guide style of humor.
The author definitely know how to build fear into the reader before the actual horror, and in some cases it never comes, but still manages to pull off jump-out-at you scares
The humor he somehow weaves into the story is very relatable and welcome from the constant edge the author puts you on and leaves you dangling at.
I highly recommend this book, and look extremely forward to other works from this author.
Enjoy reading.... just watch out for Furious George.... lol.
February 1, 2014
“Some things are too important to ever be fully forgotten, but too dangerous to leave commonly known.”
What a rush! I've never read another story like this one. I think the author gave me almost too much to think about. I became really involved with the protagonist - and with the supporting characters! If you read this book I suggest you do NOT bring any expectations with you as you walk the walk. Brian Harmon writes in such a way that I was the protagonist. I didn't want to believe any of it. Yet I felt I needed to trust the dream. Entire lifetimes are experienced in a single day, with only one Coke to drink! And the scenery! The flora and fauna are described so vividly. So's the architecture! Because one of the reasons I enjoy reading is to escape reality, Mr. Harmon's book took care of all my needs and leaves me hungry . . .for more ! ! !
What a rush! I've never read another story like this one. I think the author gave me almost too much to think about. I became really involved with the protagonist - and with the supporting characters! If you read this book I suggest you do NOT bring any expectations with you as you walk the walk. Brian Harmon writes in such a way that I was the protagonist. I didn't want to believe any of it. Yet I felt I needed to trust the dream. Entire lifetimes are experienced in a single day, with only one Coke to drink! And the scenery! The flora and fauna are described so vividly. So's the architecture! Because one of the reasons I enjoy reading is to escape reality, Mr. Harmon's book took care of all my needs and leaves me hungry . . .for more ! ! !
October 14, 2013
This book grabbed me from the very first sentence, and never let go. One of the best books I've read in ages, comparable to Stephen King's earlier work. highly recommended for fans of suspense or horror. Exceptional!
January 27, 2014
This book has been weighing on me, which is a testament to the author. However, the bad part is that the more I think about it, the more annoyed I become. Let me just say this, if you don't like religious books, skip this. If you dislike glaring errors such as a character who left this world 35 years ago but somehow quickly accepts modern technology and even knows "LOL," skip this book. And if you don't mind a highly unlikely husband and wife relationship with conversations that no one would have in this situation, skip this book. If you tire easily of repetition, well, you get it.
I read the whole thing though, so there is something here, but if I could do it over again, I would choose another book instead.
I read the whole thing though, so there is something here, but if I could do it over again, I would choose another book instead.
January 4, 2015
Dear God, where to begin. This may happen to be the worst book I've ever read.. This book was set in Wisconsin which suits the main character's extra cheesy (gosh, I just crack myself up) conversations he has with his wife throughout the entire book. However, it should have been set in Maine seeing as how the author makes several cringe-worthy attempts at recreate scenes from a Stephen King novel. It's a repetitive plot that goes absolutely nowhere. The ending leaves the reader completely dumbfounded as to what the point of the last 350 pages was but I guess it sets it up for the sequel that I would sooner stab myself than read. To quote the great white girl lexicon; "I can't."
October 26, 2013
This was the first book I've read by this author and all I can say is....I hope he has others! Literally from the first page you are swept into the pages of this story. You will remain on the very edge of your seat till the last page is read and you can finally breath again. I loved the story, I loved the characters, I loved the mystery and suspense and I even loved the fear each chapter instilled in me. If you are getting bored with the same ole' same horror books out there, try this one, I'm betting you won't regret it!
March 2, 2014
So hard to put down
this had such a unique story line I was amazed. I forget why I actually got this book and it was sitting in my library for a long time. after a while I said screw it let me read it and I could not put it down. I needed to know what Eric was going to run into next and what he was going to find at the cathedral. once I found out what he found I was not at all disappointed. amazing read definitely suggest it.
this had such a unique story line I was amazed. I forget why I actually got this book and it was sitting in my library for a long time. after a while I said screw it let me read it and I could not put it down. I needed to know what Eric was going to run into next and what he was going to find at the cathedral. once I found out what he found I was not at all disappointed. amazing read definitely suggest it.
January 13, 2014
I actually loved this book. I had very low expectations going in as it was a free book, but I was more than pleasantly surprised. Maybe its because I've felt a compulsion to just go and not known where to, but the premise really spoke to me.
Have you ever wondered where those impulses to just go somewhere, anywhere come from? I mean, it's usually psychological discomfort with your situation, but suspend disbelief for a second. What if that impulse came from somewhere else; from someone else? It's a fascinating premise and then the weirdness that comes from it is just spot on.
Eric and Karen's marriage and the tone they have with each other is perfect. They obviously love each other and trust each other and while they have loving conversations, its not over the top. It's not cloying and they are able to joke through a tough situation. It's the absolute best of what a marriage is and how people interact when they have a shared history and a deep respect for their partner. And the interesting thing is that they only interact via short phone conversations. It's a small part of the plot but it certainly adds realism and emotional depth.
The journey that Eric embarks on is fascinating and the progression from "am I going crazy?" to "holy fuck" is remarkably well done. The weirdness starts out small, possibly explainable and just goes bug shit crazy from there. There's a creeping sense of dread but not terror (well, a couple of times, but not as the overall feeling). Even cooler is that Eric is able to take pics with his phone and send them as proof. It's exactly what everyone in this day and age would do. "Oh look, it's a creepy monstrosity, let me take a pic!"
My one critique is that apparently there are sequels to this. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm usually the first person to not want my relationship with the book and characters to end, but in this case, I thought it was a great stand alone book and I'm a little worried that having follow up books will ruin my love for this one. So I'm letting this one stand on its own. Read it, it's great.
Have you ever wondered where those impulses to just go somewhere, anywhere come from? I mean, it's usually psychological discomfort with your situation, but suspend disbelief for a second. What if that impulse came from somewhere else; from someone else? It's a fascinating premise and then the weirdness that comes from it is just spot on.
Eric and Karen's marriage and the tone they have with each other is perfect. They obviously love each other and trust each other and while they have loving conversations, its not over the top. It's not cloying and they are able to joke through a tough situation. It's the absolute best of what a marriage is and how people interact when they have a shared history and a deep respect for their partner. And the interesting thing is that they only interact via short phone conversations. It's a small part of the plot but it certainly adds realism and emotional depth.
The journey that Eric embarks on is fascinating and the progression from "am I going crazy?" to "holy fuck" is remarkably well done. The weirdness starts out small, possibly explainable and just goes bug shit crazy from there. There's a creeping sense of dread but not terror (well, a couple of times, but not as the overall feeling). Even cooler is that Eric is able to take pics with his phone and send them as proof. It's exactly what everyone in this day and age would do. "Oh look, it's a creepy monstrosity, let me take a pic!"
My one critique is that apparently there are sequels to this. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm usually the first person to not want my relationship with the book and characters to end, but in this case, I thought it was a great stand alone book and I'm a little worried that having follow up books will ruin my love for this one. So I'm letting this one stand on its own. Read it, it's great.
February 16, 2014
I don't even know how to review this book. The main character of this story has a reoccurring dream and awakens frightened and with the urgent need to be somewhere. One day he decides to " follow" his dream. The author of this book does the amazing job of bringing this dream to life for the reader. The story draws you in as if you were having the dream. The book reads like a fragmented nightmare ( not an insult ). At times while reading this story I was annoyed that the story was a bit confusing and I felt a little lost and didn't know what was going on. But I think that's what happens when you have a particular disturbing dream and can't recall all the facts or the facts just doesn't make sense. ( much like this review I guess ). The great reveal was beautiful and I loved it! I'm left wondering if the author is a " Nine Inch Nails " fan. Just curious.
September 6, 2014
Mr. Harmon used the word "utterly" so much, I wanted to punch something. Could be a cool drinking game, I suppose. Every time you hear the word "utterly", you take a shot. You'd get wasted in a hurry and likely have alcohol poisoning if you read the book in one sitting.
The main character, Eric, was annoying to say the least. He hates cell phones. We get it. No need to repeat it up until the very last page of the book.
I can't help but think parts of the story are copy/paste victims, because nearly every time Eric gets a call from his wife it's "Eric figured he should call his wife, but he hates cell phones and he knew it wouldn't be long before she called him. SURE ENOUGH, his phone rings!"
Sigh.
The story was a cool idea, but I couldn't bring myself to read the second novel.
The main character, Eric, was annoying to say the least. He hates cell phones. We get it. No need to repeat it up until the very last page of the book.
I can't help but think parts of the story are copy/paste victims, because nearly every time Eric gets a call from his wife it's "Eric figured he should call his wife, but he hates cell phones and he knew it wouldn't be long before she called him. SURE ENOUGH, his phone rings!"
Sigh.
The story was a cool idea, but I couldn't bring myself to read the second novel.
February 28, 2014
This book was absolutely fantastic! I got it for free on Amazon, and I was completely surprised by it! I rarely take the time to actually write up a review for books (I usually just rate them), but I enjoyed this book so much I had to say something!
The dialogue was extremely well written (particularly between the main character, Eric, and his wife, Karen), the plot grabbed me from the very beginning, it was descriptive without being "wordy", and I was intrigued by all of the people that he ran in to on his journey. Also? I didn't notice any spelling or grammatical errors (that doesn't mean they weren't there, they just didn't jump out at me).
Thank you, Mr. Harmon! This was a hell of a great book!
The dialogue was extremely well written (particularly between the main character, Eric, and his wife, Karen), the plot grabbed me from the very beginning, it was descriptive without being "wordy", and I was intrigued by all of the people that he ran in to on his journey. Also? I didn't notice any spelling or grammatical errors (that doesn't mean they weren't there, they just didn't jump out at me).
Thank you, Mr. Harmon! This was a hell of a great book!
October 12, 2016
Mysterious, Multidimensional Quest
When Eric awakes from a disturbing dream, he has a nearly irresistible urge to go somewhere, anywhere. After suppressing this urge for two days, he finally succumbs, jumps in his car and drives off to a fantastic and horrific adventure.
Tempered with humor, Eric's journey becomes a multidimensional quest filled with bizarre creatures and danger at every turn. Harmon is a master at describing the indescribable, creating tension, and an overall mood of mystery in a world as insanely sick as any in literature.
A great read.
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When Eric awakes from a disturbing dream, he has a nearly irresistible urge to go somewhere, anywhere. After suppressing this urge for two days, he finally succumbs, jumps in his car and drives off to a fantastic and horrific adventure.
Tempered with humor, Eric's journey becomes a multidimensional quest filled with bizarre creatures and danger at every turn. Harmon is a master at describing the indescribable, creating tension, and an overall mood of mystery in a world as insanely sick as any in literature.
A great read.
Sent from my iPad
February 6, 2014
Loved loved loved it!
This was such an exciting story that kept me completely captivated. As much as I tried to figure out what was coming next, I never could. I absolutely loved how strange it was. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful,chill inducing science fiction novel! The author does a fantastic job taking you on a journey through a mind bending world instead of just simply reading about one. The ending was not at all what I expected, but the book as a whole was wonderful! Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
This was such an exciting story that kept me completely captivated. As much as I tried to figure out what was coming next, I never could. I absolutely loved how strange it was. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful,chill inducing science fiction novel! The author does a fantastic job taking you on a journey through a mind bending world instead of just simply reading about one. The ending was not at all what I expected, but the book as a whole was wonderful! Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
March 12, 2014
A Bloody Good Read
I have.t read a book lately that was both horrifying and humorous. Well worth a read! I could not put this book down. It reminded me a lot of Divine Comedy because of the journey one man took and the people and things he met along the way.
I have.t read a book lately that was both horrifying and humorous. Well worth a read! I could not put this book down. It reminded me a lot of Divine Comedy because of the journey one man took and the people and things he met along the way.
November 17, 2016
This book was amazing.. Had so many twist an turns, that I literally had to keep reading to find out just what does happen next!!! I'm actually reading it again for the second time!!
March 5, 2014
Giving it 2 1/2 stars. The storyline was original, but I got super annoyed at his wife calling him constantly, and how he refused to call her back when he'd get service and instead waited till she called again. It got sort of repetitive.
Their conversations were rather dull, and seemed childish for them being married, and the fact that he was on a "dangerous journey." Aside from the obsessive phone calls every five minutes, the wife seemed rather unconcerned about the fact that her husband could possibly die and this could be the last time they ever speak.
I loved the creatures and the descriptions, but I would have liked more closure as to what their purpose was. I was also waiting to find out what was in the last stall in the barn, but we never get to find out. It's just a loose end that sort of bothered me.
Another thing I had issue with was the "not dead but suspended in time" little girl that could read his thoughts and communicate with him by texting or calling him even if he didn't have service. (At one point she texts him "LOL!" Okay...) At the end she encourages him to throw out the cell because he complains about how much he hates it through the entire book. It just occurred to me that by doing that, she can still read his thoughts but she won't be able to talk to him, nor he to her. I also thought the girl would be freed and returned to her parents but that's another loose end. I realize there's a sequel (that I likely won't purchase) but you know, closure and such.
Their conversations were rather dull, and seemed childish for them being married, and the fact that he was on a "dangerous journey." Aside from the obsessive phone calls every five minutes, the wife seemed rather unconcerned about the fact that her husband could possibly die and this could be the last time they ever speak.
I loved the creatures and the descriptions, but I would have liked more closure as to what their purpose was. I was also waiting to find out what was in the last stall in the barn, but we never get to find out. It's just a loose end that sort of bothered me.
Another thing I had issue with was the "not dead but suspended in time" little girl that could read his thoughts and communicate with him by texting or calling him even if he didn't have service. (At one point she texts him "LOL!" Okay...) At the end she encourages him to throw out the cell because he complains about how much he hates it through the entire book. It just occurred to me that by doing that, she can still read his thoughts but she won't be able to talk to him, nor he to her. I also thought the girl would be freed and returned to her parents but that's another loose end. I realize there's a sequel (that I likely won't purchase) but you know, closure and such.
August 25, 2015
The best way that I can describe this book is that Stephen King and HP Lovecraft collaborated on the Wizard of Oz. The main protagonist in our story is merely following a recurring dream that he has. As he traverses the path, he finds that he is jumping in and out of our world and traveling great distances through the "fissure." On his quest to find the cathedral, he encounters a "foggy man" who is leaving monsters and traps in his path in order to beat him to the prize at the end of the journey. I loved his relationship with his wife; while they did keep it light, I feel that the author had them in this joking relationship, where the humor was used to keep both characters from breaking under stress. I can understand where some people might find that annoying, but for me, it made them a better couple who were both playing along to help the other one cope. One of my favorite books that I've read this year, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes weird fiction in the vein of HP Lovecraft or Stephen King's Dark Tower series.
March 19, 2015
Nice
This is actually a really good story. A lot of other reviewers have complained about the cell phone calls between the main character and his wife, but I found them charming. They're just the sort of short, happy little conversations that people who have been married quite a while and still like each other are like. Interesting story. I expected it to be scary, and while it got mildly creepy a time or two it never made me jump or anything. It's just plain interesting. Good story.
This is actually a really good story. A lot of other reviewers have complained about the cell phone calls between the main character and his wife, but I found them charming. They're just the sort of short, happy little conversations that people who have been married quite a while and still like each other are like. Interesting story. I expected it to be scary, and while it got mildly creepy a time or two it never made me jump or anything. It's just plain interesting. Good story.
February 2, 2014
This was really an excellent book! A protagonist you could root for, great action, a sense of dread in all the right places, and lighter moments to break up the tension. The ending unfolded nicely, bringing things together, but leaving room for the sequel, which is going on my wishlist!
Worth noting: This is a great example of good indie writing. Very well edited and nicely done. Clearly, this author knows that being indie means you have to do it better.
Worth noting: This is a great example of good indie writing. Very well edited and nicely done. Clearly, this author knows that being indie means you have to do it better.
October 7, 2014
I really don't like giving one star reviews, but from the very first page this author seemed to touch upon every know quirk I have. The word usage is extremely redundant, there are far too many sentences beginning with "And" or "But", and right away the story bored me to tears. Add in the cliched dream opening, and I just couldn't bring myself to power through the rest of the book.
June 18, 2014
Funny fun
it was fun following the journey and plenty of humor to cut through the tension. interesting concept, although not fully satisfactory ending. thoroughly enjoyed the trip
it was fun following the journey and plenty of humor to cut through the tension. interesting concept, although not fully satisfactory ending. thoroughly enjoyed the trip
July 21, 2014
A great idea and start that goes wrong with unbelievable characters, bland dialog and an inability to establish the tone of the novel (ex. funny or serious, satire or....) Didn't finish.
January 25, 2016
Wow
Honestly,I wasn't impressed at first. But then I kept going and my holy this book is amazing!!!! I am just amazed!
Honestly,I wasn't impressed at first. But then I kept going and my holy this book is amazing!!!! I am just amazed!
May 16, 2021
Actual rating: 1.5 stars
This book... Is not well written. There are a few typos, but mostly it doesn't flow. There are far, far too many phone conversations and recaps of what just occurred, the setting description lacks the oomph necessary for atmospheric horror, and the humor sprinkled throughout should definitely have been spread and amped more. It often sounded like a secondary thought, not a consistent part of the narrative voice - something that could have been encouraged with a good, hard story edit. (And it wasn't even my preference for humor - I didn't find it especially funny, but it was unique enough to be extended, imo.)
Also, I'm pretty sure they said what type of car the main character drove more than his name. Like, it took me over 150 pages, probably, to remember that his name is Eric, but I'll be damned if I don't remember for the rest of my life that he drives a PT Cruiser!!!! 😂
There were some really interesting concepts, despite the execution. I also really appreciate that some of the monsters were set apart from Jewish golemns and were just conventions on the name. (Though I WAS disappointed that they weren't really golemns.)
My enjoyment arc of this was pretty low, then it rose around the 60% mark, but it really threw me for the ending. I didn't really vibe it and it felt much more religious than I was expecting.
Throughout, the narration, despite its third person voice, was also extremely male-gaze-y.
This book... Is not well written. There are a few typos, but mostly it doesn't flow. There are far, far too many phone conversations and recaps of what just occurred, the setting description lacks the oomph necessary for atmospheric horror, and the humor sprinkled throughout should definitely have been spread and amped more. It often sounded like a secondary thought, not a consistent part of the narrative voice - something that could have been encouraged with a good, hard story edit. (And it wasn't even my preference for humor - I didn't find it especially funny, but it was unique enough to be extended, imo.)
Also, I'm pretty sure they said what type of car the main character drove more than his name. Like, it took me over 150 pages, probably, to remember that his name is Eric, but I'll be damned if I don't remember for the rest of my life that he drives a PT Cruiser!!!! 😂
There were some really interesting concepts, despite the execution. I also really appreciate that some of the monsters were set apart from Jewish golemns and were just conventions on the name. (Though I WAS disappointed that they weren't really golemns.)
My enjoyment arc of this was pretty low, then it rose around the 60% mark, but it really threw me for the ending. I didn't really vibe it and it felt much more religious than I was expecting.
Throughout, the narration, despite its third person voice, was also extremely male-gaze-y.
June 19, 2018
I found it hard to believe the relationship between the main character and his wife and how can anyone's phone last over 4 hours with text messages, phone calls and picture messages being sent repeatedly.
And no matter how much I was bothered by a recurring dream, I'm not going to seek it out. NOPE
And no matter how much I was bothered by a recurring dream, I'm not going to seek it out. NOPE
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