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Branden said:
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This one ended up being a pretty slow read for me, but that is mostly because I am a very slow reader (for the most part). Peter Straub gives an excellent lesson on how to build characters and make the reader fall for them. More importantly, though,
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"I picked this back up a few nights ago and read some of the most over the top, disgusting stuff imaginable…it can’t really get worse from there so I’ll likely keep going." — Jan 23, 2026 09:01AM
"I picked this back up a few nights ago and read some of the most over the top, disgusting stuff imaginable…it can’t really get worse from there so I’ll likely keep going." — Jan 23, 2026 09:01AM
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
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Horror Aficionados
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If you love horror literature, movies, and culture, you're in the right place. Whether it's vampires, werewolves, zombies, serial killers, plagues, or ...more
Koontzland - Dean Koontz
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THE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY - JANUARY 20, 2026 The Koontzland - Dean Koontz group was created on December 20, 2009. Please join us if you read Dean Koont ...more
Science Fiction Aficionados
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Welcome to Sci Fi Aficionados. We love all things science fiction, with an emphasis on the classics of the genre. Members are welcome to discuss all t ...more
Literally Dead Book Club
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A mostly monthly book club (February-November) focused on thriller/mystery/horror hosted by BooksandLala and a rotating set of wonderful co-hosts! li ...more
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