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hi_im_tate's review against another edition
3.0
This book was an OK book by my standards. I do believe that it could have been covered in 200 or 300 pages, not the 500+ it was. There were lots of dull moments in this book, places with absolutely no action whatsoever. And the way that God was suddenly put into the book? That's a big don't. I don't mind the aspect of God and sin in books at all, but you can't just say "oh, you need to find God or you are gonna die". If the aspect of God and sin had been put in earlier and more subtly, it wouldn't have been so bad.
The only reason why this book has more than two stars is because of the action when it picked up. Although, it took awhile sometimes, the action and horror of it were wonderful. Those are the main parts of the book that I remember. When this book did not have action to it, it was quite dull. And it would go on for chapters at a time. You need a little action in every chapter, not just two or three chapters full of action and then five with just conversation and nothing happening.
In the end, this book was not the best book I have ever read. It may be the worst, but I've read so many books that I cannot remember. If you don't mind books with long spaces without action and God suddenly thrust upon you, then knock yourself out with reading it. If you do not, on the other hand, I don't suggest you read this book.
The only reason why this book has more than two stars is because of the action when it picked up. Although, it took awhile sometimes, the action and horror of it were wonderful. Those are the main parts of the book that I remember. When this book did not have action to it, it was quite dull. And it would go on for chapters at a time. You need a little action in every chapter, not just two or three chapters full of action and then five with just conversation and nothing happening.
In the end, this book was not the best book I have ever read. It may be the worst, but I've read so many books that I cannot remember. If you don't mind books with long spaces without action and God suddenly thrust upon you, then knock yourself out with reading it. If you do not, on the other hand, I don't suggest you read this book.
rainynovembers's review against another edition
4.0
i couldn't put this book down. i read this book in the span of a day, and i could have not been more satisfied with it. it isn't the best, but it was good enough for me to be drawn to it and to enjoy it *3.5*
udai's review against another edition
2.0
Steve Benson goes to Hyde river to investigate the death of his brother, what starts as a hunting for a grizzly bear turns out to be much more.
In the first two thirds of the book we come to realize that the town is hiding a big secret and Steve encounters an invisible monster. The writing and details are good and the reader gets the classic horror novel he paid for.
In the last third though things spiral down. What could’ve been a symbolic novel starts shoving God in our faces at every corner. The writing gets slobby and Steve beats a dragon by screaming Jesus at its face.
This book is about a group of people with superstitious beliefs who refuse to question their way of thinking. The book marvels at the absurdity of the situation. The fact that this is written as a promotion for religion baffles me.
In the first two thirds of the book we come to realize that the town is hiding a big secret and Steve encounters an invisible monster. The writing and details are good and the reader gets the classic horror novel he paid for.
In the last third though things spiral down. What could’ve been a symbolic novel starts shoving God in our faces at every corner. The writing gets slobby and Steve beats a dragon by screaming Jesus at its face.
This book is about a group of people with superstitious beliefs who refuse to question their way of thinking. The book marvels at the absurdity of the situation. The fact that this is written as a promotion for religion baffles me.
booktalkwithkarla's review against another edition
3.0
Powerful way to recognize darkness and impact of sin and ultimately light of Jesus. Enjoy style of writing and how the story unfolds.
oldmanarnold's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good Christian fiction book. It kept me wanting more. Altogether, it was a great book.
fxtrtr's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Peretti novel and I enjoyed it. And wouldn't you know, lust and coveting does kill after all!
A sin as old as time. A promise made but broken. A town that has a dark secret, the kind that causes people to lock their doors and pull down the blinds.
Evil lurks in the small mining town of Hyde Park, cloaking itself in the darkness of night, striking silently, swiftly, viciously. When it strikes Steve Benson's brother, he arrives in Hyde Park to uncover the truth of his brother's death, not believing the tale spun by the local authorities. Soon Benson learns the town has much to hide and even more to fear.
A sin as old as time. A promise made but broken. A town that has a dark secret, the kind that causes people to lock their doors and pull down the blinds.
Evil lurks in the small mining town of Hyde Park, cloaking itself in the darkness of night, striking silently, swiftly, viciously. When it strikes Steve Benson's brother, he arrives in Hyde Park to uncover the truth of his brother's death, not believing the tale spun by the local authorities. Soon Benson learns the town has much to hide and even more to fear.
prioryofprose's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the story. I have read it once before too. It is fast paced even though it is a large book - I could totally see this being a movie
tales_with_tay's review against another edition
1.0
Morals of this book are very screwy. It has such an interesting concept but has a lot of unnecessary build-up for a quick senseless ending.