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Liam’s life has become a waking nightmare. He’s plagued by constant headaches and is hounded by inexplicable events bordering on the insane. He is convinced that his vindictive ex, Lily, despite her vehement denials, is the one sending him disturbing packages. The only bright spot in a life gone berserk is Aliana, the woman Liam has loved ever since he saw her in a parking lot. But a shocking revelation about her leaves him questioning everything he knows. As Liam plunges deeper into the twin abysses of unbridled love and unexplained insanity, he has to do all it takes to stop his life from spiraling out of control.
- GenresHorror
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2015
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October 6, 2015
Aindrila is an author whose writing I have followed for a long time. She writes a lot of fantasy and horror and has now come out with her debut, I SEE YOU. Let me say it is one of the better novels that I have read for a long time now. The story is brilliant and told well. The writing is moderately good and allows a reader to be drawn into the story, even though I wish it was as good as her other works I have read. The characters are well developed and I give her full marks for that. There is something about the antagonist that is going to creep the reader out. The horror scenes have been crafted brilliantly. What more should I say? She is a writer who pen downs fluid, elegant prose and has the ability to keep the readers hooked till the end. So do pick up the book and ride the horror wave. You will be scared. I promise you.
October 15, 2015
I See You is Aindrila Roy’s debut novel. I have read her excerpts and having known her for quite some time, I know she is entering the literature industry with a bang and yes, she did it. I am still hindering and quivering and am writing this review right away so please excuse the spoilers.
The novel is a horror genre book, and this is my first horror read. There are movies not as scary as it seems to be, background score and music they bang make it scarier. So I picked the book with a nebulous idea on how a read can scare me? Trust me, I lost my wits. I couldn’t shut my eyes as the story is running in my mind, and the story terrified me to bits.
The story is a revenge of a girl. What she does to him? How she quenches her thirst for vengeance ? Who came for help and what happened to them? – is the story that will shake your core.
First Impression – The Title “I See You” and the smoky cover doesn’t scare you at its first pick, but once you’re done reading am sure it will scare you when you walk past your bookshelf. An Apt title and the best cover, I loved the blurb though I picked a dictionary to understand. Blame my vocabulary!
Overall Impression – Andy (that’s how I call her) just nailed it. She wanted to scare her readers, and she has done it with ease. Impeccable work, the narrative pulls you to the edge of the seat and tortures you to complete the read disturbing your day to day life. The first message I sent her when I was through 30% is ‘I hate you‘ that’s how she scared me.
What did I love about the book? – ‘Everything, every little thing.’ I loved the crispy dialogues. When the person over phone asks “am I clear” the other responds “Crystal” – can it be any better? Very crispy, neat, meaty and right. Needless to mention the awesome editing by Neil and Varun of Pen Paper Coffee.
Ratings: 5/5
Wow Factors: 1) As mentioned before, the dialogues and phrases, few samples below: (Am Sorry Andy, I loved these, bang me later for these spoilers!)
The icy tentacles of terror grasped his heart, squeezing it inch by inch, robbing his breath in the process
It was enough to tilt Liam’s world on its axis
“… was his bed, covered with a rumpled sheet and a blanket laying bunched at the foot.”
2) Vocabulary and choice of words: Impeccable! It was a treat to read, I should thank a fellow reviewer Komal who pointed out the sophisticated words throughout and hence, I picked a Kindle version to ensure that it eases my search. Few words like “Raspy, papery, girth, eke, nymph” were picture perfect. It added enough flavor that the world she built and the story demanded it all. Justice was done to be precise.
3) She fit in the pieces of puzzles in the right place. There comes a point where Lily’s action pins doubt, but then the author has cleverly inserted a leaflet to elaborate her character in advance. A clear and concise detailing that map of what each person would do and what their character is. Special kudos! I loved this trick. Way to go Andy!
Frown Factors: 1) The story is so interesting that few words that were way out of the league for me to understand made me frown and feel aargh. Example: Perfunctory, harrumphed, sinewy, olfactory and there are words for which Kindle threw up stating “No meaning found.”
2) The chapter “Fateful Encounter” ends with an astonishing element, which could have waited until the next chapter that would have hammered the reader’s skull. The actions following the broken-egg surprise element were skimmed. If another edition rolls out, I request the author to screw the nuts of this chapter.
3) The ending was a rush – I felt suffocated. All of it was answered in here. It felt like someone read the book till 90% and questioned why these happened for which the last chapter was used as an answer paper. It could have been a bit slow, but maybe, it would have resulted in a looser story. The author knows it better!
My opinion: I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The best read of my recent times. I didn’t sleep last night and answered every screech I heard given the impact.
Thoughts: Stephen King’s quotation says, “There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story. Don’t be like the book snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words – the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safer that won’t do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book” – I treasure this book. Period.
To the author: Best entry Andy, I loved the read. Expecting a lot more from you! Sheer work of 2 years paid off well. As I know that you started off as a romantic flick and over the days it turned sinister. I would like to see a thorough romantic novel from you.
The novel is a horror genre book, and this is my first horror read. There are movies not as scary as it seems to be, background score and music they bang make it scarier. So I picked the book with a nebulous idea on how a read can scare me? Trust me, I lost my wits. I couldn’t shut my eyes as the story is running in my mind, and the story terrified me to bits.
The story is a revenge of a girl. What she does to him? How she quenches her thirst for vengeance ? Who came for help and what happened to them? – is the story that will shake your core.
First Impression – The Title “I See You” and the smoky cover doesn’t scare you at its first pick, but once you’re done reading am sure it will scare you when you walk past your bookshelf. An Apt title and the best cover, I loved the blurb though I picked a dictionary to understand. Blame my vocabulary!
Overall Impression – Andy (that’s how I call her) just nailed it. She wanted to scare her readers, and she has done it with ease. Impeccable work, the narrative pulls you to the edge of the seat and tortures you to complete the read disturbing your day to day life. The first message I sent her when I was through 30% is ‘I hate you‘ that’s how she scared me.
What did I love about the book? – ‘Everything, every little thing.’ I loved the crispy dialogues. When the person over phone asks “am I clear” the other responds “Crystal” – can it be any better? Very crispy, neat, meaty and right. Needless to mention the awesome editing by Neil and Varun of Pen Paper Coffee.
Ratings: 5/5
Wow Factors: 1) As mentioned before, the dialogues and phrases, few samples below: (Am Sorry Andy, I loved these, bang me later for these spoilers!)
The icy tentacles of terror grasped his heart, squeezing it inch by inch, robbing his breath in the process
It was enough to tilt Liam’s world on its axis
“… was his bed, covered with a rumpled sheet and a blanket laying bunched at the foot.”
2) Vocabulary and choice of words: Impeccable! It was a treat to read, I should thank a fellow reviewer Komal who pointed out the sophisticated words throughout and hence, I picked a Kindle version to ensure that it eases my search. Few words like “Raspy, papery, girth, eke, nymph” were picture perfect. It added enough flavor that the world she built and the story demanded it all. Justice was done to be precise.
3) She fit in the pieces of puzzles in the right place. There comes a point where Lily’s action pins doubt, but then the author has cleverly inserted a leaflet to elaborate her character in advance. A clear and concise detailing that map of what each person would do and what their character is. Special kudos! I loved this trick. Way to go Andy!
Frown Factors: 1) The story is so interesting that few words that were way out of the league for me to understand made me frown and feel aargh. Example: Perfunctory, harrumphed, sinewy, olfactory and there are words for which Kindle threw up stating “No meaning found.”
2) The chapter “Fateful Encounter” ends with an astonishing element, which could have waited until the next chapter that would have hammered the reader’s skull. The actions following the broken-egg surprise element were skimmed. If another edition rolls out, I request the author to screw the nuts of this chapter.
3) The ending was a rush – I felt suffocated. All of it was answered in here. It felt like someone read the book till 90% and questioned why these happened for which the last chapter was used as an answer paper. It could have been a bit slow, but maybe, it would have resulted in a looser story. The author knows it better!
My opinion: I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The best read of my recent times. I didn’t sleep last night and answered every screech I heard given the impact.
Thoughts: Stephen King’s quotation says, “There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story. Don’t be like the book snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words – the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safer that won’t do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book” – I treasure this book. Period.
To the author: Best entry Andy, I loved the read. Expecting a lot more from you! Sheer work of 2 years paid off well. As I know that you started off as a romantic flick and over the days it turned sinister. I would like to see a thorough romantic novel from you.
October 24, 2015
I remember a discussion with Ana a while ago, when I said,
“It’s a tough business being an author these days, if it wasn’t, everyone would be doing it.”
To which she replied,
“But everyone IS doing it, Percy. So how tough can it be?”
As with everything that Colombian beauty says, this too, was a statement that led me to think. How difficult is writing, really? Most people are functionally literate now, even in India, and all it takes to write a novel these days is to hammer enough words together. A knowledge of language has become dispensable, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rash of romance and thriller novels that are doing the rounds. Thankfully, the horror genre is a little more difficult to pollute, perhaps because it’s harder to write. A writer has to be able to use the words to create not just pictures, but a psychological state of mind in the reader’s mind, a state that is not only one of fear but also anticipation.
I See You, the debut novel by Aindrila Roy, succeeds in doing exactly this.
The book follows a short period in the life of the protagonist Liam Redmond, a young man who is the heir to a restaurant-chain fortune. We are introduced to Liam as a disturbed young man whose hitherto fairly-placid life is thrown into upheaval by a series of inexplicable events. Despite the assistance that his friends Max, Griffin and Brandon try to offer, Liam’s troubles show no sign of abatement, and as the days progress, his grip on reality seems to become looser and looser. Thrown into the mix is a vindictive ex-girlfriend, Lilly and the brilliant cat, Nyx. Coming into the narrative a little later are Liam's boss, Dave and his presumably-cuckoo girlfriend, Yvonne.
Using these characters, the author weaves a story set in the heart of suburban America. Beneath the ordinariness of the parks, the malls and the parking-lots, lurk forces that are either psychological or metaphysical, and Liam is left wondering which of these is truly impacting him.
It is a strongly plot-based novel, so I shall avoid getting too deeply into the story, but suffice to say that despite the relatively short length of the novel, Ms Roy succeeds in fleshing out her characters to a large extent. Liam’s mental landscape and the changes that occur in it over the course of the novel are depicted with an attention to detail that is heartening in a world where too many novelists think the ‘story’ is all that matters. Ms Roy’s style is reminiscent of King, without getting into the digressions that the master is known for. The use of language is razor-sharp, with hardly a word out-of-place, and the pacing of the plot is handled exceptionally well. The second half of the book leaves the reader glued to the page, and interruptions during this phase may well result in the reader barking angrily at the miscreant (as this reviewer’s family members would attest).
There is little to find fault with. A niggling editing error or two, at most. If anything, I came away thinking the author might have developed this even better and added about fifty pages to the narrative that would only have enhanced my enjoyment of it.
Characters, as I have said before, are distinct and believable. From Liam’s bosses to his room-mates, to the model of feline behaviour, Nyx, each one has a voice and story. In a genre where bringing in an entirely new element is almost impossible, the language and story-telling skills of Ms Roy are sufficient to capture and hold the reader’s attention and that is no mean feat.
TL:DR: I See You is a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon (you don't want to read this at night. No, really.) read, with a pacy, flowing narrative that is definitely worth the money and time invested in reading it.
Disclaimer: While I am acquainted with Ms Roy through social media, the book has been purchased and reviewed of my own accord, and without any prodding, gentle or otherwise, from the author.
- See more at: http://percytheslacker.blogspot.in/20...
“It’s a tough business being an author these days, if it wasn’t, everyone would be doing it.”
To which she replied,
“But everyone IS doing it, Percy. So how tough can it be?”
As with everything that Colombian beauty says, this too, was a statement that led me to think. How difficult is writing, really? Most people are functionally literate now, even in India, and all it takes to write a novel these days is to hammer enough words together. A knowledge of language has become dispensable, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rash of romance and thriller novels that are doing the rounds. Thankfully, the horror genre is a little more difficult to pollute, perhaps because it’s harder to write. A writer has to be able to use the words to create not just pictures, but a psychological state of mind in the reader’s mind, a state that is not only one of fear but also anticipation.
I See You, the debut novel by Aindrila Roy, succeeds in doing exactly this.
The book follows a short period in the life of the protagonist Liam Redmond, a young man who is the heir to a restaurant-chain fortune. We are introduced to Liam as a disturbed young man whose hitherto fairly-placid life is thrown into upheaval by a series of inexplicable events. Despite the assistance that his friends Max, Griffin and Brandon try to offer, Liam’s troubles show no sign of abatement, and as the days progress, his grip on reality seems to become looser and looser. Thrown into the mix is a vindictive ex-girlfriend, Lilly and the brilliant cat, Nyx. Coming into the narrative a little later are Liam's boss, Dave and his presumably-cuckoo girlfriend, Yvonne.
Using these characters, the author weaves a story set in the heart of suburban America. Beneath the ordinariness of the parks, the malls and the parking-lots, lurk forces that are either psychological or metaphysical, and Liam is left wondering which of these is truly impacting him.
It is a strongly plot-based novel, so I shall avoid getting too deeply into the story, but suffice to say that despite the relatively short length of the novel, Ms Roy succeeds in fleshing out her characters to a large extent. Liam’s mental landscape and the changes that occur in it over the course of the novel are depicted with an attention to detail that is heartening in a world where too many novelists think the ‘story’ is all that matters. Ms Roy’s style is reminiscent of King, without getting into the digressions that the master is known for. The use of language is razor-sharp, with hardly a word out-of-place, and the pacing of the plot is handled exceptionally well. The second half of the book leaves the reader glued to the page, and interruptions during this phase may well result in the reader barking angrily at the miscreant (as this reviewer’s family members would attest).
There is little to find fault with. A niggling editing error or two, at most. If anything, I came away thinking the author might have developed this even better and added about fifty pages to the narrative that would only have enhanced my enjoyment of it.
Characters, as I have said before, are distinct and believable. From Liam’s bosses to his room-mates, to the model of feline behaviour, Nyx, each one has a voice and story. In a genre where bringing in an entirely new element is almost impossible, the language and story-telling skills of Ms Roy are sufficient to capture and hold the reader’s attention and that is no mean feat.
TL:DR: I See You is a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon (you don't want to read this at night. No, really.) read, with a pacy, flowing narrative that is definitely worth the money and time invested in reading it.
Disclaimer: While I am acquainted with Ms Roy through social media, the book has been purchased and reviewed of my own accord, and without any prodding, gentle or otherwise, from the author.
- See more at: http://percytheslacker.blogspot.in/20...
January 15, 2016
'I See You' is a promising debut by Aindrila Roy, the latest among an emerging group of Indian authors willing to take risks and change the way that Indian literature is usually perceived with. For those fed up with the tried and trusted everyday stories by Chetan Bhagat and Durjoy Dutta, you'd do well to check out this new breed of Indian writers emerging from the shadows. They have a purpose. They have a unique voice. They believe they have a duty to change the perception of Indian writers, and they will be witnessed.
A rollicking ride through the life of Liam and the horrors that plague him, this is one author who doesn't mince her words. Be careful though, you may need to send the psych bill to the author once you are done reading, and she may not like that, and may send her evil minions after you.
Of course, it isn't all hunky-dory, with a few glitches in the narrative and the voice of the characters, but those are mere hiccups, and it would be churlish to concentrate on them instead of the many positives that Mrs Roy's writing carries. If its horror you crave, then you could do with reading this book. This is the start of a wonderful story, and I for one, expect many great things from the author in the future.
Go on, read it, and join the author on what is surely going to be a magnificent journey.
A solid read, I give it a 7/10 for the engaging tale, believable characters, and the ruthlessness to not give us a cop-out of an ending.
A rollicking ride through the life of Liam and the horrors that plague him, this is one author who doesn't mince her words. Be careful though, you may need to send the psych bill to the author once you are done reading, and she may not like that, and may send her evil minions after you.
Of course, it isn't all hunky-dory, with a few glitches in the narrative and the voice of the characters, but those are mere hiccups, and it would be churlish to concentrate on them instead of the many positives that Mrs Roy's writing carries. If its horror you crave, then you could do with reading this book. This is the start of a wonderful story, and I for one, expect many great things from the author in the future.
Go on, read it, and join the author on what is surely going to be a magnificent journey.
A solid read, I give it a 7/10 for the engaging tale, believable characters, and the ruthlessness to not give us a cop-out of an ending.
October 14, 2015
REVIEW:
First Impression:
The book is a Kindle Gift, so I really cannot comment on the font and typeset of the paperback (yeah, obviously) but the Kindle book (read in PC) was a treat to read and follow. The cover (for an image that has a single colour tone) is chilling and I guess in tune with the contents of the book.
I started reading this book from the 'About the Author' and the 'Author's note' sections. They are very informative and gave me a wider perception and a good basic idea about the book and its contents. The language is a treat to read and I looked forward to completing the book as early as possible because the author attracted the reader in me with just the words in her acknowledgement and note pages. I will not deny that I felt a huge satisfaction (and consequently a pleasant anticipation) of reading a work that apparently had a good language structure!
The story and my comments while I read it:
As I began reading the book, an immediate thought flashed through my mind. Is the first chapter name a pun, seriously? For the book's title (I See You), the first chapter is curiously named. 'When I First saw you' is apparently a play of words! I would like to say, 'You had me at the usage of 'perdition' in the first line!' The book attracted me and kept me in its hold since here.
The story is about Liam Redmond, an heir to a huge empire, losing his parents at a young age and being brought up by his grandfather. One of my all time favourite lines – in fact one of the very lines that brought out the actual character of Liam Redmond, the protagonist (or should I say, the main ‘character’?) was in one of the first few pages. "But you're not me and I'm not you" says Liam to Griffin (his friend and Roommate), an amazing line that stayed with me for a long time.
Liam chooses to work, instead, at a local bookstore to make a unique identity for himself (thank god the story doesn’t really go into the ‘estranged from the family due to property troubles’ angle here). He has a very caring grandfather, good friends and no real villain in his life. He is a normal man who hasn’t done anyone any harm.
The Redmond heir is troubled by constant headaches that are attributed to dehydration. His friends Griffin and Max try to sort him out but are met with stubborn resistance on his part initially. In the midst of all this, Liam sees the beautiful Aliana in a parking lot and falls in love with her. Already frustrated with Lily and her whiny clingy attitude, Liam realises that she is after his money and breaks up having had enough of her.
With growing headaches, hallucinations and a vindictive ex threatening him with dire consequences, Liam realises his life is going on the path to perdition. His concerned friends are worried about his mental state and his constant rudeness, so out of character. Liam shuns away from others’ help but being a pragmatic man, consults a psychiatrist for his problems.
Ailina is his only relief, for when seeing her, the headaches that plague him magically disappear and he becomes a refreshed man. But a stunning revelation about her totally shatters his world. Amidst growing confusion about the strange behaviour of Nyx, Griffin’s cat, and his own worries about him being psychotic, Liam realises that there was no escape from what was plaguing him.
Characterisation:
The author has a good eye for characterisation and has made sure each character stays true to his / her description. From the constantly swearing Griffin (even if he was over the top sometimes) to the calm but caring Robin, even the minor characters have been given good depth.
Level of stereotyping based on Genre:
Any story that talks about horror or paranormal genre has to have certain elements because they are the age old things we associate with the phenomenon we deem as either spiritual or ghostly. While the author has managed to bring out the elements well, there are some common stereotypes that were followed to make the readers realise what the story is all about. After all, isn’t it common knowledge that animals recognise ghosts before humans do?
The story build up and the ending:
The story had all the necessary elements expected for a horror thriller. The scenes are vividly described, the characters, for once are clear and make the right choices. The scientific angle approached is a really good take. In the little things like these, the author attracted the reader in me. But I had a vague foreboding that for such a beautifully crafted story, the ending would be a bit rushed and sudden, and sadly, the same came true. Were it not for the last defining chapter (the one before the epilogue) none of this would have made sense, except chilling the reader to the bone.
Overall comments:
A really bold attempt at the horror genre. It takes confidence and a real love for the craft to attempt writing a book in this much abused genre. I really appreciate the author for not only tackling this genre but managing to give a spine chilling narrative.
Special Mention:
There are two actually.
The author has managed to make readers realise that a paranormal story does NOT need the special effects and music etc like in movies to chill the readers’ bone. She has clearly shown that all the special effects can be easily achieved by words alone, if used right.
The second, and the most important appreciation is for the fact that, for once, the characters in a horror book (or movie) are not taking one stupid decision after another (like for instance asking the very presence that is making the noises stupid questions like ‘who is there? I am armed.’). The author has clearly managed to show how bad things could go even if all the characters behaved brilliantly and properly. Liam sought psychiatric help and does not freak out and wet his pants in the first instance. I send my personal thanks to the author for this.
WHAT I LIKED:
· See points under ‘special mention’.
· And additionally, I really loved the characterisation of Liam and Griffin. Also that of Yvonne.
· A really good book that keeps the reader’s interest alive throughout. I finished this in a day.
· Save a few avoidable typos and some grammatical flaws, this book has a powerful word and language structure. Eliciting certain emotions like fear, horror and repulsion using just words is a appreciable feat.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
· For such a beautifully crafted story, I felt that the ending was concentrated on one chapter and the subsequent ‘articles’.
· The mystery of the why and the how could have been revealed in bits and pieces throughout the story instead of it unravelling all at once towards the end.
VERDICT: Go for this, you will regret missing this one!
First Impression:
The book is a Kindle Gift, so I really cannot comment on the font and typeset of the paperback (yeah, obviously) but the Kindle book (read in PC) was a treat to read and follow. The cover (for an image that has a single colour tone) is chilling and I guess in tune with the contents of the book.
I started reading this book from the 'About the Author' and the 'Author's note' sections. They are very informative and gave me a wider perception and a good basic idea about the book and its contents. The language is a treat to read and I looked forward to completing the book as early as possible because the author attracted the reader in me with just the words in her acknowledgement and note pages. I will not deny that I felt a huge satisfaction (and consequently a pleasant anticipation) of reading a work that apparently had a good language structure!
The story and my comments while I read it:
As I began reading the book, an immediate thought flashed through my mind. Is the first chapter name a pun, seriously? For the book's title (I See You), the first chapter is curiously named. 'When I First saw you' is apparently a play of words! I would like to say, 'You had me at the usage of 'perdition' in the first line!' The book attracted me and kept me in its hold since here.
The story is about Liam Redmond, an heir to a huge empire, losing his parents at a young age and being brought up by his grandfather. One of my all time favourite lines – in fact one of the very lines that brought out the actual character of Liam Redmond, the protagonist (or should I say, the main ‘character’?) was in one of the first few pages. "But you're not me and I'm not you" says Liam to Griffin (his friend and Roommate), an amazing line that stayed with me for a long time.
Liam chooses to work, instead, at a local bookstore to make a unique identity for himself (thank god the story doesn’t really go into the ‘estranged from the family due to property troubles’ angle here). He has a very caring grandfather, good friends and no real villain in his life. He is a normal man who hasn’t done anyone any harm.
The Redmond heir is troubled by constant headaches that are attributed to dehydration. His friends Griffin and Max try to sort him out but are met with stubborn resistance on his part initially. In the midst of all this, Liam sees the beautiful Aliana in a parking lot and falls in love with her. Already frustrated with Lily and her whiny clingy attitude, Liam realises that she is after his money and breaks up having had enough of her.
With growing headaches, hallucinations and a vindictive ex threatening him with dire consequences, Liam realises his life is going on the path to perdition. His concerned friends are worried about his mental state and his constant rudeness, so out of character. Liam shuns away from others’ help but being a pragmatic man, consults a psychiatrist for his problems.
Ailina is his only relief, for when seeing her, the headaches that plague him magically disappear and he becomes a refreshed man. But a stunning revelation about her totally shatters his world. Amidst growing confusion about the strange behaviour of Nyx, Griffin’s cat, and his own worries about him being psychotic, Liam realises that there was no escape from what was plaguing him.
Characterisation:
The author has a good eye for characterisation and has made sure each character stays true to his / her description. From the constantly swearing Griffin (even if he was over the top sometimes) to the calm but caring Robin, even the minor characters have been given good depth.
Level of stereotyping based on Genre:
Any story that talks about horror or paranormal genre has to have certain elements because they are the age old things we associate with the phenomenon we deem as either spiritual or ghostly. While the author has managed to bring out the elements well, there are some common stereotypes that were followed to make the readers realise what the story is all about. After all, isn’t it common knowledge that animals recognise ghosts before humans do?
The story build up and the ending:
The story had all the necessary elements expected for a horror thriller. The scenes are vividly described, the characters, for once are clear and make the right choices. The scientific angle approached is a really good take. In the little things like these, the author attracted the reader in me. But I had a vague foreboding that for such a beautifully crafted story, the ending would be a bit rushed and sudden, and sadly, the same came true. Were it not for the last defining chapter (the one before the epilogue) none of this would have made sense, except chilling the reader to the bone.
Overall comments:
A really bold attempt at the horror genre. It takes confidence and a real love for the craft to attempt writing a book in this much abused genre. I really appreciate the author for not only tackling this genre but managing to give a spine chilling narrative.
Special Mention:
There are two actually.
The author has managed to make readers realise that a paranormal story does NOT need the special effects and music etc like in movies to chill the readers’ bone. She has clearly shown that all the special effects can be easily achieved by words alone, if used right.
The second, and the most important appreciation is for the fact that, for once, the characters in a horror book (or movie) are not taking one stupid decision after another (like for instance asking the very presence that is making the noises stupid questions like ‘who is there? I am armed.’). The author has clearly managed to show how bad things could go even if all the characters behaved brilliantly and properly. Liam sought psychiatric help and does not freak out and wet his pants in the first instance. I send my personal thanks to the author for this.
WHAT I LIKED:
· See points under ‘special mention’.
· And additionally, I really loved the characterisation of Liam and Griffin. Also that of Yvonne.
· A really good book that keeps the reader’s interest alive throughout. I finished this in a day.
· Save a few avoidable typos and some grammatical flaws, this book has a powerful word and language structure. Eliciting certain emotions like fear, horror and repulsion using just words is a appreciable feat.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
· For such a beautifully crafted story, I felt that the ending was concentrated on one chapter and the subsequent ‘articles’.
· The mystery of the why and the how could have been revealed in bits and pieces throughout the story instead of it unravelling all at once towards the end.
VERDICT: Go for this, you will regret missing this one!
November 11, 2015
Reading any book by a debut author after having gorged upon Stephen King's is extremely unfair on the writer. I, unfortunately, am guilty of this abominable sin. Considering the fact that the said author belonged to the horror genre, my heresy becomes even more unpardonable. In my defence, though, I would just say this - my brain was numbed by the sheer brilliance of the Shining, and it was in that state of fugue that I picked up Aindrila Roy's debut novel, I See You. There may be some spoilers ahead, so proceed at your own discretion.
I See You, by Aindrila Roy, is the story of a young man, Liam Redmond, who is the sole heir of a billionaire businessman. Liam is an orphan, and has been raised by his stern, almost dictatorial grandfather. However, despite being loaded with money, Liam eschews his family name, choosing instead to work at a local bookstore and live in a flatshare with his friend, Griffin and their pet cat, Nyx (named after the Mother Dark in the Greek Mythology). With a GF, Lily, that he loves to avoid and wishes to break up with soon, everything about Liam is as it would be with any young adult, except one thing - Liam suffers from strange headaches. These headaches are attributed to anything from insomnia to dehydration, but somehow never manage to be pinpointed by the doctor treating it. It is only the time he spends with Aliana, a beautiful woman Liam meets at a bus stop, that he finds some modicum of peace. The story plot follows Liam in his quest for a cure for his headaches. Right until the time that he starts seeing an apparition, smelling of rotted meat, that stalks him in his bedroom. Liam initially dismisses it as hallucinations caused by headaches, but finds himself unable to account for neither several lost hours of his life nor the curious behaviour of Nyx, who keeps offering him dead rodents as a sort of gift. Things spiral out of control soon, with a psychiatrist, a psychic, a ghost and a murder all involved. Spooked yet? I would suggest you to read the book to learn more.
The book flows with an ease that is the hallmark of the author, who I know from a Facebook group for writers. As the author herself once revealed, the story was meant to be a soulful romance that quickly perverted itself into a horror story. There are remnants that echo of that romance, which is what makes the tale more harrowing. I finished the book in one sitting, eager to know what happened to Liam. The language is impeccable, and apart from a few editing oversights here and there I don't think the author missed many steps. The end, in particular, is unexpected - of how a girl avenges herself over and over again, of how love betrayed can twist a person's soul even beyond death. Hell truly hath no fury like a woman scorned.
That being said, a critic is meant to be critical. Here are a few points which the author in case the author would look to release another edition of this harrowing tale. These are my personal opinion - my two cents - and may ultimately be worth just as much:
1) The author usually writes high fantasy fiction. This is something that shows, maybe a bit too heavily and especially in the beginning. While I have nothing against being more articulate, toning the verbiage down to suit a more contemporary setting would have made the flow more natural.
2) The story starts with Liam facing the debilitating headaches and sees his condition deteriorate as the ghost starts playing a more prominent role. I would have loved to know Liam more before he was beset by the haunting, and feel the difference would have provided a better contrast to the terror he later felt.
3) The story ended too soon! This is not a criticism as such, more of a request to the author. Her story has an immense potential still untapped despite her wonderful execution, which could really be realised if she fleshes out her story more. This could also allow the author to add more layers to the characters, such as Lily, Griffin and Max, who seemed a bit too one-dimensional.
4) This one is something which is a minor niggle. Many of the sentences were complex sentences using the conjunction 'and'. An example:
"As if sensing his eyes on her, the woman lowered her head and turned to look at him. Their eyes met and Liam felt a trillion sparks of electricity course through his body. A part of him knew that he should have lowered his gaze for it was rude to be caught staring, but his eyes had developed a mind of their own. They were riveted on her and would not move. Her brows puckered into a small frown, her smile faltered a little and her head cocked to the side."
Three of the above four lines have 'and' joining two statements, which irrationally feels like too much repetition. Maybe rephrasing it could do away with that. Example:
"As if sensing his eyes on her, the woman lowered her head and turned to look at him. As their eyes met, Liam felt a trillion sparks of electricity course through his body. A part of him was aware that it was rude to stare, that he should have lowered his gaze. But riveted as they were on the woman, his eyes simply refused to obey him. Cocking her head to one side, she puckered her brows into a small frown even as her smile faltered a little at his unwavering attention."
All in all, I think Aindrila has done a marvellous job. I might appear extremely critical of her at present, but it is only because I know that she has the capability and the craft to outdo even this stellar debut. That, and Stephen King, who kind of messed my palate and numbed it before I even started reading I See You. In fact, I blame it all on the King. That Andy was able to make me feel anything after that is a mark of her proficiency as a writer and the kind of impact her story can make. My best wishes to her, and success galore to I See You! The US has its King; we here have a Queen in the making.
P.S: Numbed as I was after King (I haven't stopped blaming him for messing up my initial experience), I had rated the book with a stern three stars. Having recently reread I See You without any external influence (read King), I have revised my rating. This has nothing to do with a change of heart, but rather the fact that I dreamt of a white woman was dancing on my chest even as I lay paralysed, unable to even twitch a finger, after I read the book again. Readers, beware: it is scary, really scary. -_-
I See You, by Aindrila Roy, is the story of a young man, Liam Redmond, who is the sole heir of a billionaire businessman. Liam is an orphan, and has been raised by his stern, almost dictatorial grandfather. However, despite being loaded with money, Liam eschews his family name, choosing instead to work at a local bookstore and live in a flatshare with his friend, Griffin and their pet cat, Nyx (named after the Mother Dark in the Greek Mythology). With a GF, Lily, that he loves to avoid and wishes to break up with soon, everything about Liam is as it would be with any young adult, except one thing - Liam suffers from strange headaches. These headaches are attributed to anything from insomnia to dehydration, but somehow never manage to be pinpointed by the doctor treating it. It is only the time he spends with Aliana, a beautiful woman Liam meets at a bus stop, that he finds some modicum of peace. The story plot follows Liam in his quest for a cure for his headaches. Right until the time that he starts seeing an apparition, smelling of rotted meat, that stalks him in his bedroom. Liam initially dismisses it as hallucinations caused by headaches, but finds himself unable to account for neither several lost hours of his life nor the curious behaviour of Nyx, who keeps offering him dead rodents as a sort of gift. Things spiral out of control soon, with a psychiatrist, a psychic, a ghost and a murder all involved. Spooked yet? I would suggest you to read the book to learn more.
The book flows with an ease that is the hallmark of the author, who I know from a Facebook group for writers. As the author herself once revealed, the story was meant to be a soulful romance that quickly perverted itself into a horror story. There are remnants that echo of that romance, which is what makes the tale more harrowing. I finished the book in one sitting, eager to know what happened to Liam. The language is impeccable, and apart from a few editing oversights here and there I don't think the author missed many steps. The end, in particular, is unexpected - of how a girl avenges herself over and over again, of how love betrayed can twist a person's soul even beyond death. Hell truly hath no fury like a woman scorned.
That being said, a critic is meant to be critical. Here are a few points which the author in case the author would look to release another edition of this harrowing tale. These are my personal opinion - my two cents - and may ultimately be worth just as much:
1) The author usually writes high fantasy fiction. This is something that shows, maybe a bit too heavily and especially in the beginning. While I have nothing against being more articulate, toning the verbiage down to suit a more contemporary setting would have made the flow more natural.
2) The story starts with Liam facing the debilitating headaches and sees his condition deteriorate as the ghost starts playing a more prominent role. I would have loved to know Liam more before he was beset by the haunting, and feel the difference would have provided a better contrast to the terror he later felt.
3) The story ended too soon! This is not a criticism as such, more of a request to the author. Her story has an immense potential still untapped despite her wonderful execution, which could really be realised if she fleshes out her story more. This could also allow the author to add more layers to the characters, such as Lily, Griffin and Max, who seemed a bit too one-dimensional.
4) This one is something which is a minor niggle. Many of the sentences were complex sentences using the conjunction 'and'. An example:
"As if sensing his eyes on her, the woman lowered her head and turned to look at him. Their eyes met and Liam felt a trillion sparks of electricity course through his body. A part of him knew that he should have lowered his gaze for it was rude to be caught staring, but his eyes had developed a mind of their own. They were riveted on her and would not move. Her brows puckered into a small frown, her smile faltered a little and her head cocked to the side."
Three of the above four lines have 'and' joining two statements, which irrationally feels like too much repetition. Maybe rephrasing it could do away with that. Example:
"As if sensing his eyes on her, the woman lowered her head and turned to look at him. As their eyes met, Liam felt a trillion sparks of electricity course through his body. A part of him was aware that it was rude to stare, that he should have lowered his gaze. But riveted as they were on the woman, his eyes simply refused to obey him. Cocking her head to one side, she puckered her brows into a small frown even as her smile faltered a little at his unwavering attention."
All in all, I think Aindrila has done a marvellous job. I might appear extremely critical of her at present, but it is only because I know that she has the capability and the craft to outdo even this stellar debut. That, and Stephen King, who kind of messed my palate and numbed it before I even started reading I See You. In fact, I blame it all on the King. That Andy was able to make me feel anything after that is a mark of her proficiency as a writer and the kind of impact her story can make. My best wishes to her, and success galore to I See You! The US has its King; we here have a Queen in the making.
P.S: Numbed as I was after King (I haven't stopped blaming him for messing up my initial experience), I had rated the book with a stern three stars. Having recently reread I See You without any external influence (read King), I have revised my rating. This has nothing to do with a change of heart, but rather the fact that I dreamt of a white woman was dancing on my chest even as I lay paralysed, unable to even twitch a finger, after I read the book again. Readers, beware: it is scary, really scary. -_-
April 17, 2018
I See You is the author Aindrila Roy's debut novel and I must say it doesn't seem like one. The story flows seamlessly from one scene to other creating the right kind of emotions-fear and anticipation of that next moment-in the reader's mind.
A writer has managed to invoke not only eloquent visualizations, but also relevant psychological impressions in the reader’s mind. The characterization is spot on. Liam's fears, hopes and frustrations have been brought out expertly. The other characters, specifically Griffin, Yvonne, too get their unique voices and traits.
Though I am not a fan of this genre, I loved the storyline. A recommended read for people who love the genre!
A writer has managed to invoke not only eloquent visualizations, but also relevant psychological impressions in the reader’s mind. The characterization is spot on. Liam's fears, hopes and frustrations have been brought out expertly. The other characters, specifically Griffin, Yvonne, too get their unique voices and traits.
Though I am not a fan of this genre, I loved the storyline. A recommended read for people who love the genre!
October 15, 2015
Review :- I See You By Aindrila Roy
Quote for this book :-
"Good Writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader -Not the fact that it is raining ,but the feeling of being rained upon"
My Verdict :-
According to me, Only few "SuperSpecial" authors can write "Spine-chilling tales" so aptly and Aindrila is surely one of them.I would be lying by saying that i was cool and composed while reading this book i was actually sweating in an air-conditioned room while exploring this bloodcurdling ride of Liam...From Liam's strange nightmares to his constant headaches, From Lily's Bossy yet so revengeful aspect, From Max's And Griffin's caring aspect to Nyx' s strange behaviour, From Vishu's "Gentle Boss" image to Brandon's logical theories, From Dave 's Stylish and emotional aspect to Yvonne flirtatious and psychic trait, From the Breathe-Stopping stench to the deadly encounters,from Aliana's flawless Angelic aspect to a lovelorn women..This story is a spooky hair-raising tale
Characters and episodes description :- I must say that the authoress has left no stone unturned while writing the characters for this book,One can easily connect with the characters as they are portrayed exceptionally well
Those deadly encounters were flawlessly written, one can actually visualise those horrific episodes and can actually feel the series of emotions the protagonist had experienced.
High notes and Shortcomings :-
:- Language was kind off classy and attractive but i felt usage of big and complex words were acting as a "bouncer" at certain places
:- I felt Starting was kickass ,mid part was calm but ending was kind off "running" like too much of weirdness was captured in last 30-40 pages which was not easy for me to digest calmly
Overall, This book is a treat for horror genre book lovers
Statutory Warning :- 1) Kids and Weak Heart people don't even dare to read this one
2) Reading at night can be dangerous so Be Careful
Rating :- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Komal Priyani ❤️
November 21, 2015
I can't say that I identified or felt absorbed in the emotional journey or plight of the main character, as is usually the case in novels, but instead I immensely enjoyed the book's henchman, Nyx the Cat. Nyx--a creature not exactly evil...(or is he?,) but still deliciously and viciously compelling, was a true page-turning scene-thief from end to end, with tiny, bloody fangs drenching the book in same gory aura as Stephen King's Pet Cemetery and Sleepwalkers. Too many authors fall into the pit of having their villains be less complex or interesting than their heroes. Ms. Roy's work absolutely defies that pitiful cliche, which is particularly commendable for a first-time author. I look forward to reading her future books and characters designed to go against the grain.
Galina Trefil
Author of "The Incomplete Ones: A Tale of Slavery"
Galina Trefil
Author of "The Incomplete Ones: A Tale of Slavery"
May 10, 2016
Here is the first book ever which mentions my name & it indeed feels delightful to be involved with such a book. As Andy (Aindrila Roy), author of I See You says we’ve never met. We connected online over common cause improving craft of writing. I have read numerous excerpts from her works I can tell Andy is super talented & if I were a venture capitalist, I’d invest in her writing. I See You is her debut novel and she is working on many other ambitious projects. We wish her luck, and now here is the review:
I See You is a suspense- horror novel built around a very likable character Liam. Liam suffers from severe headaches and is haunted by nightmares. Apart from Griffin & Max who are his room partners and friends, Liam has a girlfriend named Lily. There is a Psychiatrist friend Brandon, Robin who is common friend of Lily and Liam. There is Aliana who is Liam’s love. Liam is rich by heredity & works for a book store whose owners are Dave Randall & certain Vishnu Patel. Dave’s girlfriend Yvonne is a psychic who warns Liam of impending danger. But, Liam turns deaf on her. He feels everything in the world has a logical or scientific explanation and one must look for reasoning.
Oh! Yes, there is cat named Nyx who is acting weird. As a kid I have experienced nightly scares from Cats. Peeping from kitchen window or wailing like an old woman somewhere far. Nyx, brought all those memories back to me.
Andy successfully keeps up the pace of novel & one still cannot pin point what is probably happening to Liam.Is it medical or supernatural? She constantly toys with this idea in Liam’s POV. The nightmares are picturesque & well written. The rationality with which Liam looks at his condition is appealing.There is sequence where an apparition is tormenting Liam and it is toying with him. This is the high point of novel.
I couldn’t guess revelations till the end, it’s a thumb up to the author.
The Paperback: This is first indie published book bought by me.The quality is okay. Printer need to add additional blank pages to give it required finesse to be at par with traditional publishing. The book follows a “Justified” alignment. Right alignment with appropriate spacing would have added to greater aesthetics of the book.The cover stands out well.
PS: As mentioned I am acquainted with the author and this review is free of any bias.
I See You is a suspense- horror novel built around a very likable character Liam. Liam suffers from severe headaches and is haunted by nightmares. Apart from Griffin & Max who are his room partners and friends, Liam has a girlfriend named Lily. There is a Psychiatrist friend Brandon, Robin who is common friend of Lily and Liam. There is Aliana who is Liam’s love. Liam is rich by heredity & works for a book store whose owners are Dave Randall & certain Vishnu Patel. Dave’s girlfriend Yvonne is a psychic who warns Liam of impending danger. But, Liam turns deaf on her. He feels everything in the world has a logical or scientific explanation and one must look for reasoning.
Oh! Yes, there is cat named Nyx who is acting weird. As a kid I have experienced nightly scares from Cats. Peeping from kitchen window or wailing like an old woman somewhere far. Nyx, brought all those memories back to me.
Andy successfully keeps up the pace of novel & one still cannot pin point what is probably happening to Liam.Is it medical or supernatural? She constantly toys with this idea in Liam’s POV. The nightmares are picturesque & well written. The rationality with which Liam looks at his condition is appealing.There is sequence where an apparition is tormenting Liam and it is toying with him. This is the high point of novel.
I couldn’t guess revelations till the end, it’s a thumb up to the author.
The Paperback: This is first indie published book bought by me.The quality is okay. Printer need to add additional blank pages to give it required finesse to be at par with traditional publishing. The book follows a “Justified” alignment. Right alignment with appropriate spacing would have added to greater aesthetics of the book.The cover stands out well.
PS: As mentioned I am acquainted with the author and this review is free of any bias.
May 31, 2016
If you are in the mood to be spooked out in the most subtle manner, you need to get a copy of "I See You" by Aindrila Roy right now!
As implied by the title, the plot is about a spirit that only its victims can see. The book starts out slowly, introducing us to the main protagonist Liam Redmond and details the nuances of his life. The only thing that stands out initially is the fact that the protagonist suffers from migraine headaches which disappear miraculously every time he meets Aliana Swinn, the girl he has fallen in love with.
The plot thickens as Liam's health spirals out of control and his nights are filled with hallucinations, nightmares, visits from a mysterious entity and a cat which follows him around in the most creepiest of ways! What happens? Who is Aliana? Does Liam suffer from kind of mental disorder or is he crossing lines between reality and the supernatural? Can anybody help him?
Well, I cannot say more without giving the plot away so I am going to control myself. However, let me tell you, I started reading this book at around 9:00 p.m at night and had to put it down around 11.00 p.m while the rest of the family was asleep because I was getting creeped out!
For an author debuting in this genre, Aindrila Roy has done a wonderful job. In the foreword she mentions that this was a story that had been written years ago and has been refined multiple times to the book that it is today. The hard work definitely shows and has not gone to waste.
I loved the fact that her language was simple and straight forward, devoid of any complicated words or rhetoric! This really helps to keep the reader's attention on the plot and ensures that we keep turning the pages of he book without having to look up words in a dictionary.
Initially, I did wish that the book had been Indian in its setup. However, now I believe that it is perfect just the way it is!! Also, at about 218 pages the book is quick and satisfying read.
Grab a copy if you enjoy reading horror and the supernatural.
As implied by the title, the plot is about a spirit that only its victims can see. The book starts out slowly, introducing us to the main protagonist Liam Redmond and details the nuances of his life. The only thing that stands out initially is the fact that the protagonist suffers from migraine headaches which disappear miraculously every time he meets Aliana Swinn, the girl he has fallen in love with.
The plot thickens as Liam's health spirals out of control and his nights are filled with hallucinations, nightmares, visits from a mysterious entity and a cat which follows him around in the most creepiest of ways! What happens? Who is Aliana? Does Liam suffer from kind of mental disorder or is he crossing lines between reality and the supernatural? Can anybody help him?
Well, I cannot say more without giving the plot away so I am going to control myself. However, let me tell you, I started reading this book at around 9:00 p.m at night and had to put it down around 11.00 p.m while the rest of the family was asleep because I was getting creeped out!
For an author debuting in this genre, Aindrila Roy has done a wonderful job. In the foreword she mentions that this was a story that had been written years ago and has been refined multiple times to the book that it is today. The hard work definitely shows and has not gone to waste.
I loved the fact that her language was simple and straight forward, devoid of any complicated words or rhetoric! This really helps to keep the reader's attention on the plot and ensures that we keep turning the pages of he book without having to look up words in a dictionary.
Initially, I did wish that the book had been Indian in its setup. However, now I believe that it is perfect just the way it is!! Also, at about 218 pages the book is quick and satisfying read.
Grab a copy if you enjoy reading horror and the supernatural.
September 7, 2018
I See You is a well-written book in a rich language. Those who seek a book with a decent writing style – this book is apt for them. Author’s vocabulary is top notch. The characterization is strong. The story flows smoothly throughout the book. The descriptions of some horror scenes will leave you with goosebumps.
Some parts are a bit gruesome and the Author has well-portrayed it – giving us vivid images of those scenes. The book keeps you well hooked throughout as one is eager to know what will happen next. All the supporting characters are well used making each character’s presence important somewhere or the other.
I found the book a bit clichéd in terms of the backstory. Heartbreak and revenge are very common topics for a backstory. I felt that it was not completely up to to the mark. A strong (and an extraordinary) backstory would have made all the difference. At some point, I found the book dragged and slow-paced which could have been avoided.
Some parts are a bit gruesome and the Author has well-portrayed it – giving us vivid images of those scenes. The book keeps you well hooked throughout as one is eager to know what will happen next. All the supporting characters are well used making each character’s presence important somewhere or the other.
I found the book a bit clichéd in terms of the backstory. Heartbreak and revenge are very common topics for a backstory. I felt that it was not completely up to to the mark. A strong (and an extraordinary) backstory would have made all the difference. At some point, I found the book dragged and slow-paced which could have been avoided.
January 17, 2016
One of the books that I actually read within a single day in recent times. The book maintained my curiosity throughout and I had to read it through till the end. The narrative was also really polished and there was not a trace of amateurishness one comes to associate with a first time author and a non native speaker of English, to both of which classes this author belongs. The author tries nothing fancy - takes a nice manageable plot and narrates it with elan. Full marks to her. I might have been tempted to give this book a 4 stars if it had been one of the mainstream best sellers as there were no new mind blowing ideas as such in the book. But given I usually give new authors 3 or 4 stars unless it is rank bad, this book definitely deserves all the 5 stars.
August 16, 2016
I subscribed to kindle recently and searching for some books like thriller/supense/horror there i found this book luckily i am very excited to start this whereas reviews also very good. When i started this book about to complete 2 chapters nothing feels great for me but after that real story starts that one is following him to see his death that one is nothing but a devil but most interesting part is that Liam (hero) can only see her but not others . The gifts he get were so undigestible things and i felt afraid where i am only the one in the room all my roommates went for holidays.But if you have seen some horror english movies this book has same plot of those stories. Anyway i like this book which feels me horrified and this is my first horror book in my reading list.
October 8, 2015
I See You by Aindrila Roy - Horror
A great read. Page turner. I finished the kindle version in one day.
Scarier at many places, a very good suspense and an end which was totally unexpected.
Aindrila had done a very thorough job in portraying her characters. Liam Redmond will be etched in readers memory for some time. Sure he will trouble your mind a little.
The story intrigues the reader in many levels. I will definitely suggest the book to those who love horror.
A five star rating is not enough for this. She deserves a much higher rating. Looking forward for more works from her.
A great read. Page turner. I finished the kindle version in one day.
Scarier at many places, a very good suspense and an end which was totally unexpected.
Aindrila had done a very thorough job in portraying her characters. Liam Redmond will be etched in readers memory for some time. Sure he will trouble your mind a little.
The story intrigues the reader in many levels. I will definitely suggest the book to those who love horror.
A five star rating is not enough for this. She deserves a much higher rating. Looking forward for more works from her.
July 15, 2020
Genuinely scary!
A genuinely scary novel that can keep you awake at night. Excellent character build up and narration skills with a constant sense of chill.
One thing I didn't like was that it ended quite abruptly, as if the author was in a hurry to have all the questions answered.
Nevertheless, thoroughly enjoyed the story and even got fairly creeped out.
4 stars it is.
P.S: Don't read this before going to bed. I made that mistake, never again.
A genuinely scary novel that can keep you awake at night. Excellent character build up and narration skills with a constant sense of chill.
One thing I didn't like was that it ended quite abruptly, as if the author was in a hurry to have all the questions answered.
Nevertheless, thoroughly enjoyed the story and even got fairly creeped out.
4 stars it is.
P.S: Don't read this before going to bed. I made that mistake, never again.
June 20, 2016
Not entirely Horrifying. A decent horror though.
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