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aliciagw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's unfortunate that this book isn't more well remembered than it is. It was apparently a 70's horror bestseller and a movie was made based on it, but it seems to have somewhat disappeared.
It was a very good story. Creepy twins in an idyllic New England town. Always a bad thing. It can be seen as either a supernatural horror story, or as a psychological thriller, depending on what you think is going on with the main character.
It has a very interesting narrative style- a little difficult for me to read at times and I did have to backtrack once or twice. The language is very well written. There were times in the book that were rather slow, points at which I was bored reading it. Despite that I gave it five stars, because after finishing it I thought it was just fantastically disturbing, and pretty much wanted to start all over again.
It was a very good story. Creepy twins in an idyllic New England town. Always a bad thing. It can be seen as either a supernatural horror story, or as a psychological thriller, depending on what you think is going on with the main character.
It has a very interesting narrative style- a little difficult for me to read at times and I did have to backtrack once or twice. The language is very well written. There were times in the book that were rather slow, points at which I was bored reading it. Despite that I gave it five stars, because after finishing it I thought it was just fantastically disturbing, and pretty much wanted to start all over again.
wuzzy246's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ghostroom217's review against another edition
5.0
Great, great book! Truly chilling/haunting... beautifully written.
rebemariia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ljjohnson8's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing like some old school gothic horror to get you through a pandemic.
causearuckus's review against another edition
5.0
The antidote I needed to Haunting of Hill House. Wonderfully written with lots of childhood nostalgia, some Russian magic, and twin brother intrigue. A great horror/thriller that is unsettling.
scarlet_frost's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, what can I say about this thriller by Thomas Tryon?
The Other is not scary in a "in your face" kind of way. Tryon sweeps you into a small quiet almost fantasy like estate with a grieving family and sweet, lovable Niles Perry the protagonist.
The language used in this book is beautiful in it's own sense. Tryon has a way of describing situations with such complexity, it is almost poetic. For someone who likes to read about scenery and enjoys a characters musings about situations, this book will be captivating and full of artistry. For someone who is more interested in dialog and an easy to follow plot, this book will be a challenge to get through.
Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in a handful of sittings because once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I promise if you can read to page 190 that is where things start to get twisted and creepy as all hell. I personally love a book with some interesting back story/ lore and I loved Tryon's use of imagery with the Peregrine ring, the Angel of the Brighter day, and of course Ada's game. Read this if you're looking for something to challenge your mind intellectually and get a good case of the goosebumps when you put it down.
The Other is not scary in a "in your face" kind of way. Tryon sweeps you into a small quiet almost fantasy like estate with a grieving family and sweet, lovable Niles Perry the protagonist.
The language used in this book is beautiful in it's own sense. Tryon has a way of describing situations with such complexity, it is almost poetic. For someone who likes to read about scenery and enjoys a characters musings about situations, this book will be captivating and full of artistry. For someone who is more interested in dialog and an easy to follow plot, this book will be a challenge to get through.
Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in a handful of sittings because once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I promise if you can read to page 190 that is where things start to get twisted and creepy as all hell. I personally love a book with some interesting back story/ lore and I loved Tryon's use of imagery with the Peregrine ring, the Angel of the Brighter day, and of course Ada's game. Read this if you're looking for something to challenge your mind intellectually and get a good case of the goosebumps when you put it down.
ericaburns1's review against another edition
I was intrigued by the idea but the in-depth descriptions of the setting that droned on and on made me lose interest.
bubblescotch's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Death, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Forced institutionalization