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Hawg
Blue collar tough Andrew White knows that in the rural community of Miller’s Fork bad things are best left in the dark. In a populace rife with of vice and deception, something has broken loose… something hidden and feral.
Only a factory worker, a twisted biker, an unsure sheriff, and a wounded addict stand in the way of the beast.
Only a factory worker, a twisted biker, an unsure sheriff, and a wounded addict stand in the way of the beast.
- GenresHorror
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First published June 20, 2008
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 19, 2013
I wanted to like this book, but it was really poorly written. I'm not sure if that is entirely Shrewsbury's fault or the editor's, but there were many grammatical and typographical errors, with sentences I had to read several times before I figured out what he was trying to get across. There were way too many characters introduced too quickly and with little distinction. Seems like maybe there should have been more editing and even possibly another rewrite to make this thing work, as it is its a chore to read. Abandoned after 100 or so pages.
January 27, 2023
Bloody, gruesome, gut wrenching, fast paced, kept me reading till the end.
November 10, 2013
2 AND 1/2 STARS
The first chapter of this book was tremendous. It was surprising, dark, brutal, and had that fresh feel of a story that told you to buckle up and prepare for a uncompromisingly violent ride. Unfortunately after that initial chapter, the story fell into a standard and predictable tale that could have easily fit into a novella length book. There were a handful of genuine surprises, yes, but for the most part, it was what you would expect, if quite a bit over the top.
While the story had a few interesting characters, most of the players just went through the motions, playing there stereotypical parts. The writing desperately needed a better copy editor, having discovered numerous typos and awkward syntax throughout. With little to no atmosphere or suspense, I found myself hoping the end would come sooner.
Don't get me wrong, Hawg has its moments, and author Steven Shrewsbury has some disturbing sensibilities in his writing (something I rather enjoy), but this needed to be trimmed down to a novella. There was simply not enough story to merit 300 plus pages on what could have been a more exciting 100.
The first chapter of this book was tremendous. It was surprising, dark, brutal, and had that fresh feel of a story that told you to buckle up and prepare for a uncompromisingly violent ride. Unfortunately after that initial chapter, the story fell into a standard and predictable tale that could have easily fit into a novella length book. There were a handful of genuine surprises, yes, but for the most part, it was what you would expect, if quite a bit over the top.
While the story had a few interesting characters, most of the players just went through the motions, playing there stereotypical parts. The writing desperately needed a better copy editor, having discovered numerous typos and awkward syntax throughout. With little to no atmosphere or suspense, I found myself hoping the end would come sooner.
Don't get me wrong, Hawg has its moments, and author Steven Shrewsbury has some disturbing sensibilities in his writing (something I rather enjoy), but this needed to be trimmed down to a novella. There was simply not enough story to merit 300 plus pages on what could have been a more exciting 100.
July 14, 2010
The second half (or so) of this book was great, but it took a while to begin keeping track of most of the characters and how they fit into the plot. It also seemed there was some more editing (typographical, mostly) needed than was done. Overall, if you're a fan of horror and gore, you'll not be disappointed. However, after cutting my teeth on some of Shrewsbury's other works (such as Godforsaken and his Dack Shannon material), Hawg just wasn't my cup of tea.
May 8, 2020
This...was really really gruesome. It was good small town depiction and dealt in the problems facing the rural midwest fairly realistically, except for the 7' tall pig-human hybrid that rampaged through the book like an escapee from Lovecraft's "The Rats in the Walls."
Shrews is a really excellent writer, able to handle the subject matter without triggering any of my worst reactions. However, the book suffered from inadequate editing in the word choice and formatting areas.
Shrews is a really excellent writer, able to handle the subject matter without triggering any of my worst reactions. However, the book suffered from inadequate editing in the word choice and formatting areas.
April 30, 2016
"Hawg" is a splatter punk story that will kick you in the gut. A small town has a problem with bodies turning up and no clue to the reasons why. The ending is unpredictable and fresh.
I wanted to reread this book because it had water damage and I did not know when I would find another copy. This was a signed one and will miss it.
I wanted to reread this book because it had water damage and I did not know when I would find another copy. This was a signed one and will miss it.
May 11, 2011
A really high-octane horror novel, with a slight taste of Clive Barker's Rawhead Rex. I really got into this one, though it has some scenes that are not for the squeamish. Very believeable characters, good pacing, a highly enjoyable read.
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