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Dr. Black is a good man with a few vices. He is willing to sacrifice his career for his wife, Pria. He takes an internship at a hick institution in Southern Alabama to make his wife happy, but once he is situated in this old hospital, he finds that old habits die-hard. He is sexually compulsive and easily seduced by his supervisor, Cassie, who takes him to the bowls of the institution and shows him its tragic history. As Dr. Black loses himself in his obsession with Cassie, he becomes convinced that she is the key to Circe's mythology and magic and a series of bizarre murders leaves him convinced that she has opened the gates to another world. Madness and sanity begin to blur for Dr. Black and he becomes entangled in the mystery at the heart of Circe. A mystery that's as old as the ancient hospital itself. A mystery that could incriminate Cassie, an old god, or Dr. Black himself.
208 pages, Unknown Binding
First published November 15, 2011
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Jessica Penot
17 books58 followersI am a counselor and writer who lives in Alabama with my dogs, cats, children, and other strange creatures. I am an autistic therapist and autism advocate that loses herself in hyperfixations and glimmers and writes books about them.
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January 29, 2021
رواية رهيبة، مش عارف ازاي كانت غايبة عننا عشر سنين بحالهم عشان نقراها، بس الفضل للصديقة الغالية الأستاذة شيرين هنائي على ترجمتها اللطيفة باللغة العامية اللى حافظت على جودة الرواية واحداثها المخيفة...
وقعت ف غرام الرحلة اللى بيتعرض لها إيريك بطل الرواية والمخاوف اللى بيواجهها والأخطار اللى بيهرب منها، عشان نوصل ف الاخر لنهاية غريبة مناسبة للرواية العجيبة دي..
تجربة مميزة، واتمنى اشوف الرواية بترجمة فصحى للأستاذة شيرين منشورة رسميًا لأنها فعلًا رواية مهمة تستحق القراءة
<3
وقعت ف غرام الرحلة اللى بيتعرض لها إيريك بطل الرواية والمخاوف اللى بيواجهها والأخطار اللى بيهرب منها، عشان نوصل ف الاخر لنهاية غريبة مناسبة للرواية العجيبة دي..
تجربة مميزة، واتمنى اشوف الرواية بترجمة فصحى للأستاذة شيرين منشورة رسميًا لأنها فعلًا رواية مهمة تستحق القراءة
<3
August 1, 2012
***This book was given to me as part of the author's book tour in exchange for an honest review***
I love a story that makes me pissed off at the main character.
Some readers are all about the likeability factor. You have to like the person in the story in order to continue the journey. While I think that is true, I also think that showing your main character to have horrible flaws is an intriguing way to keep your reader in the moment. That's just what Jessica Penot does in her novel, Circe.
Here's the synopsis:
When Dr. David Black takes an internship at a very old psychiatric hospital back home in Alabama, he vows two things—that he will be a better husband to his beautiful and loving wife Pria, and that he will stop cheating on her. Then his enigmatic supervisor Dr. Cassie Allen, a self-proclaimed witch with ties to the underworld, begins to draw him into her darkness. David finds it hard to resist her wicked sensuality, but even harder to resist her evil pull. As strange and violent deaths pile up left and right, David realizes that Cassie’s psychotic behavior is connected to the mysterious hospital itself. There a demonic force threatens to destroy everything that David holds dear—his wife, his family, even his very sanity.
I really expected the paranormal element in this story to be what drew me in. After all, I'm a paranormal freak! While the "strange factor" is pretty awesome in this book, it's actually the characters that intrigued me and made Circe a great read. I was really torn on my feelings about Dr. Black. On the one hand, I liked that he was willing to work hard and take on the tough floor of Circe's mental institution, but it really irritated me that he continued to cheat on his wife, Pria. He worships her in so many ways, but yet, is unable to be faithful to her. He wants to be a good doctor, but he is drawn to the odd happenings at Circe. The idea of being a father is upsetting to him, and yet, he wants to be one, too. Some moments he hates his newly forming family, and at other times, he can't imagine living without them.
Pria was also an interesting character. She knows what's going on with her husband, but sticks by him, pledging her love. Normally, I would be turned off by what I would consider doormat behavior, but I think this character has just enough likeability to make the reader root for her and not feel that she is being taken advantage of.
And then there's the bad guy. Or girl in this case, the bad girl. Cassie's a real piece of work with few scruples and a morbid…dedication…to her job. I thought Penot did a great job of creating a witch character that wasn't too over the top and yet still incredibly creepy.
The plot is fast paced and tight. No complaints there! I read this in about two days and didn't want to put it down. Jessica Penot has several other novels released and I will definitely check them out!
Of the many, many things I've reviewed or read this summer, Circe rates high on my top ten lists!
I love a story that makes me pissed off at the main character.
Some readers are all about the likeability factor. You have to like the person in the story in order to continue the journey. While I think that is true, I also think that showing your main character to have horrible flaws is an intriguing way to keep your reader in the moment. That's just what Jessica Penot does in her novel, Circe.
Here's the synopsis:
When Dr. David Black takes an internship at a very old psychiatric hospital back home in Alabama, he vows two things—that he will be a better husband to his beautiful and loving wife Pria, and that he will stop cheating on her. Then his enigmatic supervisor Dr. Cassie Allen, a self-proclaimed witch with ties to the underworld, begins to draw him into her darkness. David finds it hard to resist her wicked sensuality, but even harder to resist her evil pull. As strange and violent deaths pile up left and right, David realizes that Cassie’s psychotic behavior is connected to the mysterious hospital itself. There a demonic force threatens to destroy everything that David holds dear—his wife, his family, even his very sanity.
I really expected the paranormal element in this story to be what drew me in. After all, I'm a paranormal freak! While the "strange factor" is pretty awesome in this book, it's actually the characters that intrigued me and made Circe a great read. I was really torn on my feelings about Dr. Black. On the one hand, I liked that he was willing to work hard and take on the tough floor of Circe's mental institution, but it really irritated me that he continued to cheat on his wife, Pria. He worships her in so many ways, but yet, is unable to be faithful to her. He wants to be a good doctor, but he is drawn to the odd happenings at Circe. The idea of being a father is upsetting to him, and yet, he wants to be one, too. Some moments he hates his newly forming family, and at other times, he can't imagine living without them.
Pria was also an interesting character. She knows what's going on with her husband, but sticks by him, pledging her love. Normally, I would be turned off by what I would consider doormat behavior, but I think this character has just enough likeability to make the reader root for her and not feel that she is being taken advantage of.
And then there's the bad guy. Or girl in this case, the bad girl. Cassie's a real piece of work with few scruples and a morbid…dedication…to her job. I thought Penot did a great job of creating a witch character that wasn't too over the top and yet still incredibly creepy.
The plot is fast paced and tight. No complaints there! I read this in about two days and didn't want to put it down. Jessica Penot has several other novels released and I will definitely check them out!
Of the many, many things I've reviewed or read this summer, Circe rates high on my top ten lists!
October 18, 2018
From beginning to end I loved this book! What isn't to love?! A psych hospital, a witch and demons?!
August 27, 2017
Awesome book! By an author I never heard of, I was so pleased! These are the rare treats one finds picking a cheaper Amazon book to kill a few minutes, and suddenly being transported into an amazing new realm by an amazing new author! Way to nail it, Jessica Penot. Such amazing descriptive talent. I am awed!
October 31, 2012
This book had me a bit confused at first because I couldn’t quite grasp what was going on. However, the more I read the more I realized this was not your ordinary horror novel. Just like a mystery, you have to dig deep to find the secrets hidden within.
Dr. Black is a very complicated man (at least from my perspective). At times he seems to know exactly what he wants and others, he’s not so sure. I find him to be utterly confusing because of to me it seemed like he had a split personality. For one thing, he loves his wife and would do anything to make her happy, but he also thinks that if he physically (not emotionally) cheats on her then he’s not really being unfaithful.
Due to the well-written plot, I just had to find out what was behind the closed doors of Circe and that alone motivated me to keep reading. Cassie and Dr. Black’s odd relationship was both frustrating (and I say this because he is a married man) and interesting. They are both strange yet, they seem to fit together somehow. Of course, this all adds to the enigma that Circe is.
I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy this interesting story, because it was not what I was expecting. As an avid reader, I appreciate tales that are outside the box and I think this is one of them. If you’re looking for a story that will leave you guessing (most times incorrectly) what comes next then this is a book for you.
Dr. Black is a very complicated man (at least from my perspective). At times he seems to know exactly what he wants and others, he’s not so sure. I find him to be utterly confusing because of to me it seemed like he had a split personality. For one thing, he loves his wife and would do anything to make her happy, but he also thinks that if he physically (not emotionally) cheats on her then he’s not really being unfaithful.
Due to the well-written plot, I just had to find out what was behind the closed doors of Circe and that alone motivated me to keep reading. Cassie and Dr. Black’s odd relationship was both frustrating (and I say this because he is a married man) and interesting. They are both strange yet, they seem to fit together somehow. Of course, this all adds to the enigma that Circe is.
I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy this interesting story, because it was not what I was expecting. As an avid reader, I appreciate tales that are outside the box and I think this is one of them. If you’re looking for a story that will leave you guessing (most times incorrectly) what comes next then this is a book for you.
December 19, 2011
Book Title: "Circe"
Author: Jessica Penot
Published By: Lachesis Publishing
Age Recommended: 18 +
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 4
Review: Jessica Penot is an amazing writer with the ability to write a psychological thriller that will leave you wanting to crawl under the covers and hide! "Circe", is about a man that would do anything to make his wife happy, even though he's still unable to stop cheating on her. So, when the couple moves back to their old home in Alabama and he takes on an internship at a local mental asylum called 'Circe', he doesn't realize the true insanity that will consume him or what his ambition will cost him in the end.
A classic story of one human being realizing that the line between perfect sanity and insanity is paper thin and sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between the two. A fantastic tale and very commendable book. I would definitely recommend it!
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.probo...
Author: Jessica Penot
Published By: Lachesis Publishing
Age Recommended: 18 +
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 4
Review: Jessica Penot is an amazing writer with the ability to write a psychological thriller that will leave you wanting to crawl under the covers and hide! "Circe", is about a man that would do anything to make his wife happy, even though he's still unable to stop cheating on her. So, when the couple moves back to their old home in Alabama and he takes on an internship at a local mental asylum called 'Circe', he doesn't realize the true insanity that will consume him or what his ambition will cost him in the end.
A classic story of one human being realizing that the line between perfect sanity and insanity is paper thin and sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between the two. A fantastic tale and very commendable book. I would definitely recommend it!
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.probo...
June 23, 2012
This book blends the story of a couple, their friends, and their work with an otherworldly aspect. It is at times grotesque, but also compelling. Penot captures and hold the reader's attention throughout the book. I'm looking forward to Circe's sequel.
March 29, 2013
Amazing.
October 22, 2020
عن الأخطاء والخيانة والثمن الفادح لدفعه
قصة ماورائية مليئة بالسحر والشعوذة
مستشفى أمراض نفسية وساحرة وكائنات قديمة جاءت قبل الأرض نفسها
قصة مناسبة لخريف أكتوبر والهالووين. حبيتها💕
قصة ماورائية مليئة بالسحر والشعوذة
مستشفى أمراض نفسية وساحرة وكائنات قديمة جاءت قبل الأرض نفسها
قصة مناسبة لخريف أكتوبر والهالووين. حبيتها💕
September 3, 2022
I'm always up for a good haunted house tale, and when that haunted house happens to be an old psychiatric hospital . . . well, consider me intrigued. I've been disappointed on more than one occasion when the haunting was passed off as just a psychotic delusion, or the craziest of the patients were exonerated by the presence of the supernatural, but everything I read about Circe suggested that Jessica Penot wouldn't settle for either easy out.
I still had my doubts, especially around the mid-point, but Jessica ultimately provided a reasonable balance between the two worlds.
There were two aspects of the book that really sold me on the story - the atmosphere and the characters. This is a very dark, claustrophobic feeling book, and one that weighs heavily upon the reader. It's the kind of book that feels as if it should be read in a darkened corner, preferably with a storm battering against the windows, no matter how much you may feel the need to escape into the open sunshine. Jessica does a masterful job of situating the reader within the corridors of the hospital, so much so that you can smell the mould and the disinfectant, and feel the rough textures beneath your fingertips.
As for the characters, they're not particularly likeable, but they're strong and fully-realized - something I can truly appreciate. David doesn't start out as a bad guy, just an ambitious, well-meaning young man with a significant flaw. He's actually introduced as being deserving of our sympathy, so it's quite a shock when we see him selfishly engage in some anonymous, no-strings-attached, alleyway sex. As for what happens later . . . well, let's just say this man has issues. His wife is an interesting character, a woman who balances herself between cultures, but she doesn't have much of a role to play (which is a shame). Cassie is a great character, dangerously seductive, but charismatic and captivating enough to overcome the reader's better judgement. You know damn well she won't be good for David, but you can't help but be perversely fascinated by the paths down which she leads him.
I'm pleased to say the story didn't develop quite as I had expected, which is always refreshing. I thought I had the ending figured out, but Jessica packs a few nice twists and turns into the story before she lets us go.
Originally reviewed at Beauty in Ruins
I still had my doubts, especially around the mid-point, but Jessica ultimately provided a reasonable balance between the two worlds.
There were two aspects of the book that really sold me on the story - the atmosphere and the characters. This is a very dark, claustrophobic feeling book, and one that weighs heavily upon the reader. It's the kind of book that feels as if it should be read in a darkened corner, preferably with a storm battering against the windows, no matter how much you may feel the need to escape into the open sunshine. Jessica does a masterful job of situating the reader within the corridors of the hospital, so much so that you can smell the mould and the disinfectant, and feel the rough textures beneath your fingertips.
As for the characters, they're not particularly likeable, but they're strong and fully-realized - something I can truly appreciate. David doesn't start out as a bad guy, just an ambitious, well-meaning young man with a significant flaw. He's actually introduced as being deserving of our sympathy, so it's quite a shock when we see him selfishly engage in some anonymous, no-strings-attached, alleyway sex. As for what happens later . . . well, let's just say this man has issues. His wife is an interesting character, a woman who balances herself between cultures, but she doesn't have much of a role to play (which is a shame). Cassie is a great character, dangerously seductive, but charismatic and captivating enough to overcome the reader's better judgement. You know damn well she won't be good for David, but you can't help but be perversely fascinated by the paths down which she leads him.
I'm pleased to say the story didn't develop quite as I had expected, which is always refreshing. I thought I had the ending figured out, but Jessica packs a few nice twists and turns into the story before she lets us go.
Originally reviewed at Beauty in Ruins
November 17, 2022
كئيبة و قاتمة جدا، الترجمة العامية مش افضل حاجه بالنسبة ليا لكن فى الاخر دي ترجمة مجانية مش هتبقى اكل وبحلقة 😂🤣
عموما لطيفة لمحبي الرعب والمشي على الحد الفاصل بين الجنون والماورائيات، اعتقد إني هقرا تاني للكاتبة
عموما لطيفة لمحبي الرعب والمشي على الحد الفاصل بين الجنون والماورائيات، اعتقد إني هقرا تاني للكاتبة
September 10, 2019
Dark. Terrifying. Captivating.
January 24, 2020
I hated and loved this book at the same time
June 6, 2020
One of the most bizarre books I’ve read.
July 3, 2020
أنهيتها مترجمة بالمصرية العامية حيث ترجمتها الكاتبة شيرين هنائي من خلال حلقات على الفيس بوك.
June 8, 2022
I really enjoyed this book
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July 13, 2024Awful. DNF
August 13, 2016
David Black will do anything for his wife, including sacrificing his own career in order to make sure she stays happy. Returning home to Alabama, he takes an offer to work at the old psychiatric hospital called Circe. He's not thrilled about the idea in general, but Pria's happiness is of the upmost importance and overrides all of his desires. What Pria wants, she gets, and what she wants is a stable home in Alabama, one she demands he provide for her.
Settling into his new life at Circe, things are anything but normal. Most especially when David finds himself drawn to Dr. Cassie Allen. She's beautiful, brazen, and she also claims to be a witch. While he's not exactly sure if she's actually what she claims to be, he's willing to give her the benefit of a doubt. She intrigues him to no end and he wants nothing more than to discover the secrets she harbors within Circe's walls.
Lost within Cassie's allure, David finds himself immersed within a world he never thought possible. Her dabbling in the dark arts makes him wonder if he's begun to lose his mind as the body count within Circe's walls begins to rise. He tells himself that Cassie doesn't have a hand in what's happened, but deep inside he knows better. Her behavior is downright psychotic and she's doing things he can't quite explain.
His wife has started to notice the changes in his demeanor, demanding that he tell her exactly what he's up to. She loves him and wants to stand by him, but she needs to know what's wrong in order to help him get better.
David, on the other hand, isn't quite sure as to what is real or what is a figment of his imagination. His time within the facility has started to play heavily with his mind, making him question his very sanity. There's something different about Circe, something he can't quite explain. He knows he'll need to figure out what that is if he's to succeed in coming back from the brink of darkness. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done.
While this is not your usual paranormal read, I think Jessica did a beautiful job in drawing out each element of the story's otherworldly setting quite beautifully. It's chock full of intrigue, suspense, and quite a few instances that make you go, 'Wait . . . did that just happen?'
Granted, there are also quite a few spots that make you go 'Eww,' but I think that's what makes Circe truly unique. The facility is a character in itself that leaves the reader wondering what will happen next within its walls. Beautifully crafted, it's a story that will keep you turning pages until the very end.
Settling into his new life at Circe, things are anything but normal. Most especially when David finds himself drawn to Dr. Cassie Allen. She's beautiful, brazen, and she also claims to be a witch. While he's not exactly sure if she's actually what she claims to be, he's willing to give her the benefit of a doubt. She intrigues him to no end and he wants nothing more than to discover the secrets she harbors within Circe's walls.
Lost within Cassie's allure, David finds himself immersed within a world he never thought possible. Her dabbling in the dark arts makes him wonder if he's begun to lose his mind as the body count within Circe's walls begins to rise. He tells himself that Cassie doesn't have a hand in what's happened, but deep inside he knows better. Her behavior is downright psychotic and she's doing things he can't quite explain.
His wife has started to notice the changes in his demeanor, demanding that he tell her exactly what he's up to. She loves him and wants to stand by him, but she needs to know what's wrong in order to help him get better.
David, on the other hand, isn't quite sure as to what is real or what is a figment of his imagination. His time within the facility has started to play heavily with his mind, making him question his very sanity. There's something different about Circe, something he can't quite explain. He knows he'll need to figure out what that is if he's to succeed in coming back from the brink of darkness. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done.
While this is not your usual paranormal read, I think Jessica did a beautiful job in drawing out each element of the story's otherworldly setting quite beautifully. It's chock full of intrigue, suspense, and quite a few instances that make you go, 'Wait . . . did that just happen?'
Granted, there are also quite a few spots that make you go 'Eww,' but I think that's what makes Circe truly unique. The facility is a character in itself that leaves the reader wondering what will happen next within its walls. Beautifully crafted, it's a story that will keep you turning pages until the very end.
August 12, 2012
I ask to read this book because it reminds me a little bit about a mental hospital that is near me. Granted the hospital near me does not has the strange history that Circe has it still has some weird history. The mental hospital near me actually has documentation where they would offer $50 dollars and a 50 pound sack of potatoes to people that brought in others that needed help. I wonder how many people were placed in the hospital that did not need to be there.
Circe starts out with a young doctor and his wife. They are in up north while he is in college. He tells his wife that he has taken an internship at a hospital in Alabama. She is so happy to get back to their home state. She wants to be with her large family. I do not have a large extended family however I can understand why she wants to move back home. Considering I have lived in one stop my whole life, I know where she is coming from.
David is not your average male. He likes to have meaningless sex when women. He just enjoys having sex with any woman that he meets. It does not seem like he has any requirements in the women he meets and wants to have sex with, this is not an erotic book. The few sex scenes in the book are minor. However they do add to David’s character.
I honestly do not understand why any wife would put up with a husband that cheats. It does not matter if it is meaningless sex. It is still cheating. However Pria, must either have low self-esteem thinks that she has to have him not matter what David does. To me I got the feeling that Pria felt her life would be meaningless without David as her husband.
This book has a paranormal twist, some mystery with a little sex and voodoo thrown in. The author of this book states that she is a therapist and actually worked at the hospital that this book is based on. To know that there is a place like this hospital close to me makes me want to search and hopefully make visit to see this amazing place. I loved the plot and even the characters. They may be a little mental however they felt real to me while reading. The author did an amazing job while taking a little bit of history and turning it into a fictional novel.
Thanks for a great read Jessica.
Circe starts out with a young doctor and his wife. They are in up north while he is in college. He tells his wife that he has taken an internship at a hospital in Alabama. She is so happy to get back to their home state. She wants to be with her large family. I do not have a large extended family however I can understand why she wants to move back home. Considering I have lived in one stop my whole life, I know where she is coming from.
David is not your average male. He likes to have meaningless sex when women. He just enjoys having sex with any woman that he meets. It does not seem like he has any requirements in the women he meets and wants to have sex with, this is not an erotic book. The few sex scenes in the book are minor. However they do add to David’s character.
I honestly do not understand why any wife would put up with a husband that cheats. It does not matter if it is meaningless sex. It is still cheating. However Pria, must either have low self-esteem thinks that she has to have him not matter what David does. To me I got the feeling that Pria felt her life would be meaningless without David as her husband.
This book has a paranormal twist, some mystery with a little sex and voodoo thrown in. The author of this book states that she is a therapist and actually worked at the hospital that this book is based on. To know that there is a place like this hospital close to me makes me want to search and hopefully make visit to see this amazing place. I loved the plot and even the characters. They may be a little mental however they felt real to me while reading. The author did an amazing job while taking a little bit of history and turning it into a fictional novel.
Thanks for a great read Jessica.
April 17, 2012
Sanity gone wild!
I picked up this book because of the paranormal element to it. What I loved the most, however, was the character interaction. To be perfectly honest, I was a little disappointed when the paranormal part arrived. I was so lost in the characters and all their problems and flaws, that I didn't want an easy explanation and that is what the paranormal aspect felt like at the start.
Thankfully, the author managed to rectify the situation by creating that fine balance between the real world, the make-believe world of the insane and the existence of paranormal world interwoven between the two. It is very easy to get lost amongst the three and the line is often blurred which adds extra elements of surprise to the story.
I love the way the author creates moments of regret as well as the impending loss and imminent doom of a flawed main character that knows he is risking everything. Penot's descriptives are at times so mouth-watering that there is never enough words on the page to be devoured.
The only real fault I found with this book was the constant time frame issues. Were these a reason not to read the book? Absolutely not! Just be aware that they are there and enjoy the rest of the crazy ride!
I picked up this book because of the paranormal element to it. What I loved the most, however, was the character interaction. To be perfectly honest, I was a little disappointed when the paranormal part arrived. I was so lost in the characters and all their problems and flaws, that I didn't want an easy explanation and that is what the paranormal aspect felt like at the start.
Thankfully, the author managed to rectify the situation by creating that fine balance between the real world, the make-believe world of the insane and the existence of paranormal world interwoven between the two. It is very easy to get lost amongst the three and the line is often blurred which adds extra elements of surprise to the story.
I love the way the author creates moments of regret as well as the impending loss and imminent doom of a flawed main character that knows he is risking everything. Penot's descriptives are at times so mouth-watering that there is never enough words on the page to be devoured.
The only real fault I found with this book was the constant time frame issues. Were these a reason not to read the book? Absolutely not! Just be aware that they are there and enjoy the rest of the crazy ride!
June 13, 2012
For $2.99, this is worth a read. The paranormal element is sort of a let-down and the explanation a little trite and not totally thought through. I also found the characters to be interesting, but not wholly realistic -- the main character's wife is literally too good to be true and Cassie not very flushed out. However, it reads quickly and is written well. So, again, if you are looking for a nice distraction or a beach book, this would be a good choice.
August 3, 2012
Circe has a well written plot, but it's not your ordinary horror novel, you need to dig deep to find the secrets. Ms. Penot pens an amazing psychological thriller that will leave you wanting to crawl under the covers and hide. I totally enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end and recommend this to all who love thrillers!
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
February 24, 2016
I'm not sure what to say about this book. I wanted to like it. There were some things that I DID like. But there was way too much that was wrong about the story and the telling of it. There were timing problems in the series of events all through it. There were also many implausible aspects that were beyond what a book of this type asks you to suspend your disbelief over. I just can't give any higher stars than this. If it were reworked with a fine comb, maybe I'd change my mind.
January 30, 2016
This book is a page-turner. The plot is suspenseful and moves steadily along, if a little confusing at times. The dialogue is excellent, and the author includes just the right amount of well-crafted descriptive detail. The characters are complex and believable. The book could benefit from good editing, as the typos were distracting. Overall, I enjoyed it a great deal.
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January 24, 2017Bought this for Eur 0.99 when eReaderIQ Alerts informed me that it was that cheap.
Might be wasted money, skimmed a few reviews, and am not too sure, it is in my normal reading genre - but I like Asylums.
Might be wasted money, skimmed a few reviews, and am not too sure, it is in my normal reading genre - but I like Asylums.
September 23, 2025
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June 1, 2013
This book had all the elements that usually draw me to a story--antihero, supernatural elements, mental hospital, horror--but it falls oh so flat. Sad, really.
January 29, 2016
So very very creepy. Well done.
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