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sea_caummisar's review
4.0
I do believe this is my first Janz story. It's a name I hear often in my online book groups. The story starts slow. A man looking for work, his only intention to rob his boss. But the end is absolutely EXPLOSIVE!
madves's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zooloo1983's review
4.0
So hello you have seen who the author is haven’t you, no way would I pass up reading one Mr Janz books! Plus being a novella fitted right in with my challenge.
I felt like I was holding my breath for some of this novella because I just did not foresee what was going to happen. Everything seemed just a little bit too light at the beginning, hence me holding my breath wondering where we were going to go. After reading a couple of Mr Janz’ other books I knew it would not be a happy ending but everything was just so surreal.
Horace Yoder who has been disgraced from the Amish community offers to work on a local farm where all he wants to do is steal their valuables, and boy do they have some valuables.
Cue some unsettling “scenes of a sexual nature” a theft and some damn crazy and twisted activities and you have met Mr Janz!
I loved reading the new and updated afterword from the author as he discussed some of the early feedback he got for this novella, this being his first as well. Especially as this book was mistaken for an Amish romance book….not quite sure how?!
Another win in my unsettled creeped out eyes.
I felt like I was holding my breath for some of this novella because I just did not foresee what was going to happen. Everything seemed just a little bit too light at the beginning, hence me holding my breath wondering where we were going to go. After reading a couple of Mr Janz’ other books I knew it would not be a happy ending but everything was just so surreal.
Horace Yoder who has been disgraced from the Amish community offers to work on a local farm where all he wants to do is steal their valuables, and boy do they have some valuables.
Cue some unsettling “scenes of a sexual nature” a theft and some damn crazy and twisted activities and you have met Mr Janz!
I loved reading the new and updated afterword from the author as he discussed some of the early feedback he got for this novella, this being his first as well. Especially as this book was mistaken for an Amish romance book….not quite sure how?!
Another win in my unsettled creeped out eyes.
mikekaz's review against another edition
4.0
Two quick comments that I want to make on this book. It turns out that it is actually more a short story than a book. Not a bad surprise or anything. Just something that I guess happens when I buy a book, throw it on my to be read pile and then pick it up way later. It was still a good story. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. The other thing that I wanted to mention was the afterword was awesome! Janz mentioned that he received (still does?) lots of emails and comments because people buy the book thinking it is Amish porn! The book is not. I have no idea why people would think it but his comments about people's thoughts on the alleged subject are great!
lucasm12333's review
4.0
Fun read
Reminded me a bit of another story, but this one took a quick and dark twist. Honestly, I wouldn't have minded it being longer, so that's always a sign of a good story.
Reminded me a bit of another story, but this one took a quick and dark twist. Honestly, I wouldn't have minded it being longer, so that's always a sign of a good story.
kkehoe's review
5.0
A classic rural horror story that could teach a thing or two to others about building tension without giving away the farm until the last few moments. Perfection.
enchantressreads's review against another edition
4.0
Horace has been excommunicated from the Old Order Amish after being caught stealing. He seeks out a farm to do hard labor for some quick cash. He finds the McCarrick farm, and the McCarrick family. In them, he sees an easy target. Unfortunately for Horace, the same applies to them.
I really enjoyed this novella! The story was very well written, and while I kept going ‘wtf?’ the entire time, I was never actually confused. The twist had me reeling and wanting more!
4⭐️ for this novella! I would have appreciated just a little more backstory, but overall a very enjoyable read.
I really enjoyed this novella! The story was very well written, and while I kept going ‘wtf?’ the entire time, I was never actually confused. The twist had me reeling and wanting more!
4⭐️ for this novella! I would have appreciated just a little more backstory, but overall a very enjoyable read.
kkehoe's review against another edition
5.0
A classic rural horror story that could teach a thing or two to others about building tension without giving away the farm until the last few moments. Perfection.