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beastreader's review
2.0
I liked the set up for the first book in this box set. The concept that Tad had abilities to see colors and through these colors, he can tell if someone is good or evil. It is no wonder that so many people have a fear of clowns; especially if they are portrayed as evil, manic killers like Pogo. Which by the way Pogo is a psycho as well as a sexual pervert. The worse kinds of psychos are the ones that feel no remorse.
The abilities that Tad possess are not ones that I would count as lucky but more as a curse. To see the killings as Michael aka Pogo commits them is a curse. Tad could have just left the task to the police to catch Pogo but I like that Tad did not just sit it out. Yet, I did have some trouble connecting with the characters. Additionally, I agree with other readers that the repetition was tedious and it slowed the pace of the story down. Lastly, when it came to the gore, I had no issues with it and in fact, I have read more gruesome killings. I hope that the next book is better.
The abilities that Tad possess are not ones that I would count as lucky but more as a curse. To see the killings as Michael aka Pogo commits them is a curse. Tad could have just left the task to the police to catch Pogo but I like that Tad did not just sit it out. Yet, I did have some trouble connecting with the characters. Additionally, I agree with other readers that the repetition was tedious and it slowed the pace of the story down. Lastly, when it came to the gore, I had no issues with it and in fact, I have read more gruesome killings. I hope that the next book is better.
readtolive's review against another edition
3.0
After reading a lot of fantasy and YA novels, I found myself looking for a change, and The Color of Evil fell right into my lap at precisely the right time. If you are a fan of the macabre and looking for a good thriller that will keep you awake at night, this is definitely the book for you. The characters were easily related to. The storyline flowed smoothly. While I could not relate to the area in which they lived, having money and all of that, I could relate to the trials and struggles and secrets that the characters faced and lived with.
The story sucks you in pretty much from the beginning, begging you to keep reading just to find out what is coming next. The excitement begins early on, and does not let up until the very end.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers and horror reads. I will warn, however, that there are some pretty adult scenarios that are not for the faint of heart and I do not recommend this for anyone under the age of 16.
The reason for the 3 star review was related to some grammatical issues and minor inconsistencies within the story, and after having had this information passed on to the author, I have heard rumor that there may be a revised copy coming sometime in the future.
On a personal note, I want to thank the author for a generous offer made in terms of giveaway, which will be posting in another thread directly following this one. Keep your eyes open, folks, as there is more to come from this author and I really think that she has the potential to hold ranks with the likes of Stephen King.
Thanks to Premier Virtual Author Book Tours for a copy for review.
The story sucks you in pretty much from the beginning, begging you to keep reading just to find out what is coming next. The excitement begins early on, and does not let up until the very end.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers and horror reads. I will warn, however, that there are some pretty adult scenarios that are not for the faint of heart and I do not recommend this for anyone under the age of 16.
The reason for the 3 star review was related to some grammatical issues and minor inconsistencies within the story, and after having had this information passed on to the author, I have heard rumor that there may be a revised copy coming sometime in the future.
On a personal note, I want to thank the author for a generous offer made in terms of giveaway, which will be posting in another thread directly following this one. Keep your eyes open, folks, as there is more to come from this author and I really think that she has the potential to hold ranks with the likes of Stephen King.
Thanks to Premier Virtual Author Book Tours for a copy for review.
audreyintheheadphones's review
1.0
A traditional horror story in the vein of Bentley Little, Dean Koontz or James Newman. In a small town in Iowa, 8-year-old Tad McGreevey sees auras, and one aura in particular, that of Michael Clay, otherwise known as Pogo the Clown. Pogo is a serial killer, and Tad soon lapses into visions of Pogo's heinous crimes, but his insistence on relating the visions lead's to Pogo's incarceration.
Fast forward eight years: Tad still sees auras, but the visions no longer plague him. Instead, he's beset by his love for Jenny SanGiovanni, his worry about her violent football player-boyfriend and concern for his best friend, Stevie.
Then the visions begin again, and all hell breaks loose.
Based on the cover, I'd been expecting more killer clown. I like killer clowns. I know I'm in the minority here, but they're genuinely scary. And this book too, is genuinely scary.
It takes awhile to get going, and there are a few chapters up front which seem to repeat themselves unnecessarily, but once the killings start, the book seems to find its footing, even if the timeline crashes and burns at one point. Ignore the timeline! Keep reading!
You'll also have to ignore the bit where someone with first aid training yanks a hunting knife out of a stab wound for selfish purposes, cookie-cutter characters and racial stereotypes, but you might, like me, keep going with one burning question in mind: what *did* happen to Stevie Scranton?
Fast forward eight years: Tad still sees auras, but the visions no longer plague him. Instead, he's beset by his love for Jenny SanGiovanni, his worry about her violent football player-boyfriend and concern for his best friend, Stevie.
Then the visions begin again, and all hell breaks loose.
Based on the cover, I'd been expecting more killer clown. I like killer clowns. I know I'm in the minority here, but they're genuinely scary. And this book too, is genuinely scary.
It takes awhile to get going, and there are a few chapters up front which seem to repeat themselves unnecessarily, but once the killings start, the book seems to find its footing, even if the timeline crashes and burns at one point. Ignore the timeline! Keep reading!
You'll also have to ignore the bit where someone with first aid training yanks a hunting knife out of a stab wound for selfish purposes, cookie-cutter characters and racial stereotypes, but you might, like me, keep going with one burning question in mind: what *did* happen to Stevie Scranton?
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