The Unwanted

by John Saul

Cassie Winslow is sixteen. She has just lost her mother in a terrible accident. Now, lonely and frightened, she has come to live with the father she barely knows and his new family in tiny False Harbor on Cape Cod. For Cassie, the strange, unsettling dreams that come to her suddenly in the dead of night are merely the beginning. Very soon, Cassie Winslow will come to know the terrifying powers that are her gift. And in the village of False Harbor, nothing will ever be the same.

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Paranormal, Supernatural, Suspense

339 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

John Saul is an American author best known for his bestselling suspense and horror novels, many of which have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. Born in Pasadena and raised in Whittier, California, Saul attended several universities without earning a degree. He spent years honing his craft, writing under pen names before finding mainstream success. His breakout novel, Suffer the Children (1977), launched a prolific career, with over 60 million copies of his books in print. Saul’s work includes Cry for the Strangers, later adapted into a TV movie, and The Blackstone Chronicles series. He is also a playwright, with one-act plays produced in Los Angeles and Seattle. In 2023, he received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement. Openly gay, he has lived with his partner—also his creative collaborator—for nearly 50 years. Saul divides his time between Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and Hawaii, and frequently speaks at writers’ conferences, including the Maui Writers' Conference. His enduring popularity in the horror genre stems from a blend of psychological tension, supernatural elements, and deep emotional undercurrents that have resonated with readers for decades.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sixteen-year-old Cassie Winslow has to go live with her father in False Harbor on Cape Cod after her mother dies in a car accident. Years ago, he and Cassie’s mother divorced and he has since remarried and he now has a new family. After Cassie arrives she bonds with a strange woman (Miranda) who some people in town think is a crazy witch. Miranda lives near the marshes on the edge of town. Cassie makes friends with her neighbor (Eric) who goes to the same school she does. She also finds herself being picked on and bullied by some girls in school. Eventually Cassie discovers she has some powers. After Miranda dies Cassie inherits her cat and hawk that do what she wants them to. Soon deaths and accidents occur in False Harbor…

I usually really enjoy John Saul’s books but this was an average read for me. The storyline was interesting but I didn’t really like how everything turned out in the end. Many characters I didn’t like, and some I found annoying. Miranda’s house in the marsh was unusual. A so-so read.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chills and Thrills!

Backstory:

Cassie Winslow lost her mother in a terrible car crash and has to come live with her father, Keith and his family in the town of False Harbor. Cassie is in a deep depression from losing her mother and tries to fit into the household of her step-mom, Rosemary and their young daughter, Jennifer. Cassie has a hard time fitting into the new school and right away she is shunned from some of the teenagers there. Cassie does make friends with a next door neighbor named Eric and they hit it off well, but things become strange for Cassie when she sees a woman in town that seems familiar to her named Miranda Sikes.

Miranda is known for being the local crazy witch in town and she lives at the end of town out in a cabin that lies within swampland and marshes which borders a beach. Cassie just feels drawn to that area and ends up eventually meeting with Miranda out in the cabin. But things are not what they seem and when things start happening in the town with people that have been giving Cassie and Eric troubles is when crazy crap hits the fan and fingers are pointing along with whispers of Cassie being crazy just like Miranda as the town thinks that Cassie is behind the attacks that start happening to the citizens.

That is about all I can give on a taste without giving away spoilers and if you would like to know more then you will need to read the book!

Thoughts:

I had read this book way back in the early 90's as I use to read this author a lot back then, but I have decided to start revisiting John Saul's books as it has been many years since I read a lot of his work. This story started out a little slow due to some world building of the town of False Harbor plus there was some character building as well, but about the 25% mark things started kicking in a little more with some creepy vibes rolling off the pages that surrounded Miranda Sikes and her remote cabin out in the swamplands.

Around the 40% mark things were happening more and I literally could not put this book down as so much was happening with all the characters that I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. I literally read the last 30% of the book in a couple of hours as the crap hit the fan and there were tons of twists and turns which drove this book into overdrive!

There are some creepy moments, but there is also some gore stuff within these pages as when the book went into overdrive I was reaching for my "gore suit" as I am thinking to myself "I don't remember Saul books being gory" but there it was right before me on the pages of this book - some gore parts dotted here and there throughout the book.

Very happy with rereading this book as though it has been over 30 years since I read it the book brought back memories of being amazed by the works of this author. I plan on rereading more of his books so I can step back into that time of old school horror as that is how I feel about reading Saul's books. Giving this book five Screaming Terror stars!

[Bren fall in love with the sea. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book at all. I have read much of Saul's books and I really adore some of his earlier ones. But I liked this. And oh how I felt for Cassie!

My tastes changed so I stopped reading alot of horror but I still from time to time pick up a Saul book or reread one of my old Saul favorites. This was a good one and it was a relief because I had read a few before this one that I did not like.

SPOILERS:

Sigh. Just want a good ending for a John Saul book. Just once.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

2,5

"De pronto se hizo de noche; una noche oscura y fría la envolvió, ahogando sus gritos, eliminando el sonido de los monstruos y la luz."

El libro nos narra la historia de Cassie, una joven de 16 años que se va a vivir con su padre tras la muerte de su madre. Su padre esta casado, por lo que Cassie llega a vivir con su madrastra y hermanastra. Rosemary, la madrastra, al conocer a a Cassie tiene una sensación extraña y esto continua constantemente a medida que tienen diferencias de opiniones o le indica a Cassie lo que debe hacer.

Cassie conoce a su vecino Eric, a quien su padre lo maltrata constantemente y su madre sufre de la misma aterradora y extrema violencia. Él se comienza a acercar a Cassie acompañándola e intentado ayudarla en su integración a la nueva escuela.

Cassie al llegar al pueblo no logra congeniar mucho con su nueva vida y le llama la atención una mujer que se viste de negro y que es la "loca del pueblo", a la que nadie se acerca y es objetivo de burlas entre los jóvenes.

La historia ira desencadenando diferentes y extraños sucesos que no tienen una explicación racional para los habitantes, por lo que todo el pueblo empieza a enfrentar fuertes ataques y muertes muy violentas que empiezan a crear un escenario terrorífico.

Este libro a mi parecer prometía mucho, el terror y suspenso ochentero es de mis preferidos (género en el que está catalogado), y lo hubiese sido si el personaje principal, y su familia hubiesen sido mas creíbles, más profundos, que permitieran generar mayor empatía con ellos.

El inicio del libro tiene unos hechos que en el desarrollo ya se predecían, por lo que no hubo sorpresa y tampoco impacto en la historia, lo que si es rescatable y que me pareció un poco inesperado fue el último cuarto del libro.

La trama central de la historia, este poder "aterrador", que no es spoiler porque lo dice la portada, es poco llamativo y me pareció que se le dio un desarrollo muy acotado.

Existe una atmósfera de incertidumbre?, si, pero a mi parecer no logra su objetivo, no genera un suspenso oscuro y aterrador, no cumple lo que promete.

Sin duda el Prologo fue mi parte favorita de la historia.

[Scarlet Cameo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro tiene mucho tiempo que lo lei (de verdad mucho, lo comencé cuando tenia alrededor de 10 años, y lo termine al ir en la preparatoria) lo busque mucho tiempo (porque en mi primera lectura no pude terminarlo, durante alrededor de 6 años, y es uno de los pocos libros en los que el final NO LO ESPERABA, es tal vez uno de los giros más inesperados que me ha tocado ver/leer.

La historia me atrapo desde el primer instante, no hay otra manera de describirlo, fue una de las mejores experiencias que había tenido en ese momento, los escenarios eran facilmente imaginables, la atmósfera no era pesada ni terrorífica, pero si creaba mucho suspenso, y los personajes eran entrañables, especialmente la señora que todos decían que era una bruja, es un personaje demasiado atrayente e inolvidable en su concepción (que no en su nombre porque no lo recuerdo).

Tiene elementos clásicos de los libros de terror: el cementerio cercano, la chica a la que todos temen, el pueblo pequeño, los padres ausentes o estrictos, una muerte...y de verdad para iniciar en el genero esta bien pero si ya eres nivel master es probable que te aburra.

[ItzSmashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one quite a bit, in the earlier stages I was intrigued as saul crafts some likeable characters and an intriguing premise. In the third act the plot gets a little too convoluted in my opinion, with a few too many twists making the story hard to follow. But overall I kept wanting to read on and the horror scenes were frequent and well written so I would reccommend this on the whole.
After her mother dies, cassie moves back to her home town with he estranged father. She struggles to fit in at the highschool and befriends a the local "crazy lady" who everyone thinks is a witch. But cassie discovers her past tied to this woman, and she begins to gain powers she realises she may be capable of sinister things. Can she fight them or succumb to her ancestral power?

[Rabbit {Paint me like one of your 19th century gothic heroines!} · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Saul really knows how to write a novel that fucks with your mind. :O

/insomnia

[Marianneboss · Rating 2 out of 5]

According to the 4 books I've read from John Saul so far, fathers are either useless and oblivious pushovers or violent and abusive bastards. Lucky for us there are two of them in this book!
...Yippy...
Seriously though, I think I've alreay figured out what's been bothering me about his books: all of the children are like emotionless robots programmed to follow a path they can't divert from, adults in their lives are like the townsfolks from the Simpsons that can immediately turn into a lynch mob at the slightest "Wolf" cry, and the only decent people around are killed off almost all the time without being able to do anything helpful. It's frustrating. That's what these books are, really frustrating.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Saul Classic from the 80s: a young girl comes to live with her dad after her mom has died in an accident. Dad has a new family now and they try everything to integrate Cassie into her new life among them. Do they succeed? Why has Cassie difficulties in finding new friends in False Harbor? What is Eric's role in the novel? A strong tale with witchcraft, posessed animals and a great twist in the end. Breathtaking suspsense by one of the greatest horror authors. You won't regret reading this books. It's steady paced and leads you further and further into a world of magic terror and unexpected events. A real pageturner and ideal book for the beach!

[Jeremy Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Unwanted is not my favorite John Saul novel, but I wanted to get him on this list. His books are classified as horror, though I would say they could also be filed under psychological suspense. His plots involve the supernatural or sometimes bizarre, but at the same time they are also character-driven, and deal just as much with family dynamics, small town life, etc. His protagonists are almost always children, and he is one of the best at getting inside the heads of kids/teenagers.

Here’s the blurb: Cassie Winslow is sixteen. She has just lost her mother in a terrible accident. Now, lonely and frightened, she has come to live with the father she barely knows and his new family in tiny False Harbor on Cape Cod. For Cassie, the strange, unsettling dreams that come to her suddenly in the dead of night are merely the beginning. Very soon, Cassie Winslow will come to know the terrifying powers that are her gift. And in the village of False Harbor, nothing will ever be the same.

One of Saul’s strongest skills as a writer is his pacing. He is excellent at building suspense slowly, adding subtle layer upon subtle layer, making his novels extremely tough to put down. Some of the plot developments are fairly predictable, but that just keeps you off guard for when he does throw you for a loop.

In an age when a lot of writers use gimmicks (clichéd cliffhangers or one line paragraphs or short chapters), or try to wow you with techno-babble or over-the-top scenes (a la Hollywood blockbusters which are just as often colossal failures), John Saul keeps the suspense old school. Reading one of his books is almost like watching an old Cohen Brothers movie like Blood Simple: quiet and unpretentious but probably one of the best darn movies you’ve seen in a while.

[Chris Donovan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had forgotten about John Saul until I saw a used copy of this 80s-looking book in a library bin. I've been wanting to read more vintage fiction since "Rosemary's Baby," so I checked "The Unwanted" out.

There were some exciting scenes and Saul revived quicksand as a way to die, but I thought the novel's foundation was weak, which plagued my reading and made me relieved when the book was done.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this. It is fairly quick paced and quickly drew me in. I liked how it keeps character thoughts vague and suspicion strong. Some good twists but also a bit predictable (figure that out!). I felt the most for Jenny and Keith (Cassie's father) in this I think. Poor Keith was denied a chance to be there for his daughter and now it seems too late. Rosemary I have mixed thoughts on. I won't say my thoughts on the MCs as that would give away too much. Although I wish we got more on Miranda in the end.I loved the setting and atmosphere the book sets!

[Matias Cerizola · Rating 3 out of 5]

La Indeseable.- John Saul⁣
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"Cassie se volvió para mirarlo de frente, y cuando sus miradas se encontraron, él tuvo la sensación de que ella veía más allá de sus ojos; que veía la profundidad de su alma. Era una sensación singular, que producía temor y, por un instante, deseó desviar la mirada."⁣
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La joven Cassie se muda con su padre biológico al que no ve desde hace tiempo, luego de que su madre muere en un terrible accidente automovilístico. Ni bien llega al pueblito de False Harbor, Cassie tiene problemas con sus nuevos compañeros de escuela y también con su madrastra; problemas que se potencian a partir de pesadillas que sufre Cassie, que se remontan a tiempos previos a su mudanza. Pesadillas en la que algo oscuro y malvado llama a Cassie desde el pantano. Algo que la reclama como su hija.⁣
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La Indeseable (The Unwanted) se publicó en 1987, siendo el décimo libro hasta ese momento publicado por John Saul (1942-).⁣
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Segunda lectura de un libro de John Saul para el club Maestros Del Horror organizado por Noe, alias @cobayadebiblioteca . Sin ser un mal libro, lo ubico por debajo de la propuesta del mes pasado del club, Sombras. La historia no está mal, la ambientación de la zona pantanosa con arenas movedizas es excelente, las escenas de terror son en su mayoría tensionantes, una vuelta de tuerca final sorprendente y los personajes… bueno, ahí hacemos un poco de agua… esto hace que el libro (y principalmente el lector) lo termine sufriendo. De todas formas no es un mal ejemplo del terror ochentoso literario que tanto nos gusta, con sus pros y contras incluidos. ⁣
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Muchas gracias a la organizadora por la invitación y espero que sigamos leyendo de este gran autor de horror en el club.
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🤘🤘🤘

[Wendy Lohr · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hard for me to put into words what I thought of this book. It was chilling, suspenseful, and the author had a way of describing the scenes that made me feel like I could really picture in my head what was happening. So, for all of those reasons, I really liked the book.

I think what keeps me from giving it a higher rating is the fact that it's written from so many different characters' perspectives. The book was supposed to be about Cassie Winslow and there were parts of the book written from her perspective. But not as much as I would have liked. Then there was Eric Cavanaugh, whom I would consider the strong second main character (if you were to have two main characters) and yet not as much was written from his perspective as I would have liked either. I think the author ended up writing more from the adult perspectives (the parents, the sheriff, the high school principal...you get the idea) more than from the two kids whose lives this story was supposed to revolve around. Because of this, I was left feeling frustrated as I wanted to know more about what Cassie and Eric were feeling and experiencing. And, there were times when I was confused as to exactly whose perspective I was reading from. So, in essence, none of the characters became fully developed and I never got to feel as though I completely knew Cassie or Eric or could sympathize with them.

With all of that said, I can see where the author had an advantage of writing from so many perspectives. He was able to give us a more complete picture as to what goes on behind the scenes of each household. And he was able to weave the mounting suspense in such a way that the reader didn't necessarily know who or what was causing all of the problems. Throughout the book, the reader is left to believe it's Cassie and by writing from all of these different perspectives, that belief is well-planted in the brain so when the reader finds out what exactly is happening, it's more of a shock, which is good.

The ending was unsettling, grimly satisfying, and disheartening. Not exactly words that would describe a happy ending, but then John Saul is not about writing happy endings. His novels are always grim, suspenseful, and eerie, to say the least. But sometimes I find myself wanting exactly that kind of book, just to remind me that whether it's fiction or reality, there are not always happy endings in either and it makes me even more grateful for what I have in reality.

To close, this is an intense read and I would not recommend it to anyone who is squeamish about domestic violence or is unable to handle grim, somewhat depressing subject matters. There are some satisfying scenes in this book that speak to the darker side of ourselves, the side that whispers how wonderful it would be if we could take matters into our own hands and dole out justice as we see fit. But then, most of us know that if we ever allow that darker side to surface, the consequences just aren't worth the few moments of gratification. And I believe this book captures that struggle perfectly.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

For some reason John Saul is one of those writers that everyone seems to love and I have spent years trying to find a Saul book that I could actually finish. I thought maybe the problem was me. I read a lot of horror and Saul always bored me.

I mamnaged to find several of his books dirt cheap at a thrift store and made a personal challenge. I would read a John Saul book all the way through and figured since The Unwanted was so short it would be a quick and easy read.

The book is very boring and moves at a snail's pacs. There were several moments where I just wanted to throw the book in the garbage but I figured maybe it would pick up but it never did.

There is nothing at all interesting about this book. The characters are too cliched and as the books finally limps to its conclusion there's just nothing exciting about it.

If you're looking to start checking into John Saul The Unwanted needs to be avoided at all costs. I have never read Saul so I can't recommend anything else. This book is terrible and I gave it two stars because I felt that one was just being mean.

[B.W. Ginsburg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great! From beginning to end, John Saul uses clear imagery. There aren’t a lot of books where I feel that I can truly get lost in them, but this was one of them. The characters were described excellently and I really felt as if I got to know them. I loved the character of Cassie and I love how Saul manages to keep his readers guessing until the very end.
This book is advertised as terrifying but I consider it more along the lines of eerie. It has a lot of creepy scenes and it’s definitely gruesome at times, but there was never a moment where I felt like I jumped out of my skin. However, I did think that it had just the right amount of horror to it. I couldn’t put this book down and I probably would have read it a lot faster if the typing wasn’t so small.
I strongly suggest that you guys read this book, especially if you like horror stories or want to read a book that’s not too scary, but creepy enough. The Unwanted has a great plot, great twists, and great characters.
I seriously almost don’t know how to describe how good this book was. It was well written and honestly, really, really interesting!

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent witch story by Saul, with a surprise ending. Once again, we have a dysfunctional family playing a leading role-- abusive alcoholic father, battered wife and teenage (also beaten) son. Next door, a 'normal' family becomes strained with the addition of Cassie, a child of his from his former wife who died in California. Cassie was also abused and beaten, and befriends Mark from next door. Strange things start to happen! Surprise!

[Bodosika Bodosika]

An interesting horror novel.

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found this at Savers, picked it up because it’s an old copy. Cassie comes to live with dad after her mom dies. She’s not accepted in her new town, everyone one think she’s weird. Then she befriends the local”witch”. Her only friend is the boy next door. The reader learns about connections and the past. No disappointment with this older tale by John Saul

[Noeli Cobaya Debiblioteca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro que me pareció muy bueno aunque no lo consideraría de terror.

[Elusive · Rating 2 out of 5]

In ‘The Unwanted’, sixteen-year-old Carrie Winslow dreamed about her mother dying in an automobile accident. Then it ends up becoming reality hence she goes to live with her father, stepmother and half-sister Jennifer. Unaffected by her mother’s untimely death, she instantly feels a strange connection to a mysterious woman Miranda. Soon, she learns that she has the ability to command a cat and hawk belonging to Miranda. Little does she know that this will lead to terrifying consequences..

I like several books by this author based on the ones I’ve read so far. However, that’s not the case here. I found it to be painfully long-winded, repetitive and directionless. The premise itself sounded interesting. After all, what’s not to like about an ordinary girl who realizes she might possess supernatural abilities? There were so many issues that I had with this story. All of the characters were incredibly stereotypical, one-dimensional and unlikeable. Carrie was confusing – it’s as though the author couldn’t decide whether he wanted her to be two-faced or genuinely innocent. As a result, her behaviour and actions were contradictory.

Her only friend apart from Miranda, Eric was someone I sympathized with at first considering how badly he and his mother were abused by his despicable father. It didn’t help that his mother never put up a fight or help defend him. At some point, Eric showed his true colours. I could understand why he was so full of rage and hatred but it certainly didn’t make me root for him. His father Ed was easily the worst character as he was an abusive alcoholic. Cassie’s new family was simply too stupid for my liking. They knew she was out of control yet they barely did anything to stop or help her. Jennifer had presence at first but it seemed that the author decided to write her out of many significant scenes later.

The mystery aspect involving Miranda, her connection to Cassie and the possibly of witchcraft was disappointingly undeveloped. There was no explanation as to Miranda’s background or the existence of the cat and hawk who could read minds and murder people if commanded. There were a couple of gory moments in the story but they weren’t enough to redeem this convoluted story in which the same things happen (the cat stalking people, mean girls bullying Cassie, Ed abusing his family) yet nothing is really important. The ending was abrupt and such a cop out. What’s the point of revealing that Eric was the actual evil one who was planning to frame Cassie all along for the string of murders but not follow it through?

Overall, ‘The Unwanted’ was boring and predictable. Avoid it unless you’re in the mood for a story that goes nowhere, contemptible characters and lazy writing. 'Brain Child' and 'Faces of Fear' prove that John Saul can definitely write better than this.

[Richard K. Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I am re-reading all of his books in publication order, one after the other, I must say, this is NOT the way to read his books as though there are so many tropes that he uses quite often BUT that does not mean stay away from his books! This book is a strong 4 if not a 5 star read for me, so saying this let's get into my thoughts and review of one of what I call; Saul's horror classics, 'One Not to be Missed!'

16 year old Cassie Winslow has grown up with her alcoholic, and messed up mother in West Hollywood, after her mother takes her away from her father as an almost 2 year old child. Cassie moves to False Harbor Massachusetts after her mother is killed in an accident....(see, one of the usual scenes in all of his books, but they work!) and not really knowing her father, she is not excited about meeting her 8 year old half sister Jennifer or her Step mother; Rosemary. When she gets to False Harbor she meets Eric Cavanaugh the next door neighbor boy who seems the same age. As things start to unfold in this book you are so drawn into the strange people and possessed animals in this fishing town that you can not put this book down. That is one of the reasons that I have always loved Sauls way or writing, he does not waste hundreds of pages building a characters background then take you on a down spiraling story that just ends up being stupid, Saul takes that dare and scares the hell out of you with always making you care for or HATE the protagonists, which are usually always a child or teenager.

There is a very important character, Miranda Sikes in this book that you cannot help but feel sorry for, she makes you think of the 'scary bag lady' that is so often in horror fiction, that you are devastated when you find out what her role in this story is it just made me sad. And of course do not go into this expecting a happy ending. So, i am getting ready to make a video review on this 'vintage horror favorite' of mine for my YouTube Channel; AreYouIntoHorror so i will be posting a link soon here. This is a definite recommended read for me to anyone who likes their horror and suspense fast moving, tense, and disturbingly bloody and graphic.
Check out 'The Unwanted' by John Saul.

[Marty · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have difficulty 'not' finishing a book I have started - even if I am not enjoying it. As I began this one, recommended by a womand I met at a campground who had placed it in the exchange library, I had an inkling that I would not rejoy it, but it was late at night and the only book at hand (very limited shelves in 23' RV) so I kept reading, As I read, I kept hoping tht the author would find a way to make everything come out with a good (by my standards) ending and resolve what appeared to be a bad situation he was developing. I will admit that the book was difficult to put down and I kept reading hoping against hope. It was a very fast read - definitely a beach book if you like this type of story, but my fiction preferences are more in the mystery genre than in the occult and as it turned out, the author did not end the story to my liking. No nice, tidy closure - only a very unsatisfactory feeling at the end. I wlll be returning this one to the exchange shelf rather than keeping it and passing it on to a friend.

[Mike Kazmierczak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not sure if it is because this is a slightly older book or what but this novel grabbed me more than other more recent ones by Saul. In fact, the second half grabbed me and seemed to be quickly tying together many things that I didn't even think would be connected but ended up being so. It was definitely a page-turner! Saul still keeps with his theme of children and revenge but there is a little bit more of a bite in the story. The story contains some grit that makes it that much more enjoyable. My only complaint is that I know I read the last page somewhere else. Not sure if it was another novel by Saul, by someone else or if I just read the book twice by mistake, but it was definitely familiar.

[Milagros Llorens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me atrapó completamente, no podía parar de leer, era justo lo que estaba esperando, pero el final no me gustó, fue muy rápido y no termino de entender ni imaginarme que va a pasar con la protagonista a partir de ahora, me quede con ganas de más.

Así y todo le doy 5 estrellas y puedo decir con certeza que lamento haberlo terminado tan rápido, lo recomiendo sin duda.


Pd: todo el tiempo que leía pensaba que este libro sería ideal para una adaptación cinematográfica, no puedo creer que no exista

[Litio Broie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pese a sus fallos (algunos personajes son totalmente planos, incluyendo uno de los protagonistas; parece haber una escena perdida; el final deja parte de la historia sin cerrar) los aciertos son estupendos. Hace tiempo que no odio tanto a un personaje. Sigue un poco el rollo Carrie (aunque el punto de vista es totalmente distinto) y luego gira, y pase lo que pase al final me he quedado a gusto.
Ya, yo tampoco sé para qué hago reseñas 😂

[Kristi · Rating 2 out of 5]

To be honest this one really did not grab me. Science fiction is not my all time favorite genre, but I can get into a well written one. The characters in this book were lost to me. I did not matter which direction their lives went since I could not relate to them in the least. Oh well... on to the next book.

[Jennifer Yellin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is probably one of the worst books I've ever read - well, partially read. I couldn't get past the half-way point. It was poorly written and the characters were completely unbelievable.

I fail to understand, if this is his 'style', how he became a New York Times bestseller. If I could have given this book 0 stars, I would have.

[Victoria Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

John Saul continues to keep me in suspense while I am reading his books. This is another one of his great thrillers. I was not expecting the ending and it was kind of left in a cliffhanger. Very enjoyable read.

[De-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first John Saul book I can remember reading...and I read it in one sitting. Most of his earlier books are very suspenseful but unfortunately, the newer ones seem to be lacking some of originality and writing skill that made me want to read his books in the first place.