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badseedgirl's review
3.0
2005 Bram Stoker Award Winner
Added to TBR List January 2021
I was not prepared for what this book was, but even more not prepared for what it was not. I started reading this with no more idea of what this book was about then what was written in the Goodreads description. I thought I was stepping into a haunted house/motel sort of story. But no, this was a psychological horror and action adventure in the best way.
Added to TBR List January 2021
I was not prepared for what this book was, but even more not prepared for what it was not. I started reading this with no more idea of what this book was about then what was written in the Goodreads description. I thought I was stepping into a haunted house/motel sort of story. But no, this was a psychological horror and action adventure in the best way.
daemyth's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Child abuse
amieandromeda's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maevekilcarr's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Good read if you want something fast-paced and entertaining. This is not supernatural so don’t pick this up if you want the spookies.
goodmammy's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This story completely hooked me in. I was slightly disappointed when there was a rational explanation for events but even so, I now want to read more books by David Morrell
styx2749's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kingofblades113's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse
tiredwitch's review
3.0
I liked it overall. The concept was really intriguing and new. BUT the main antagonist wasn't even touched upon until almost 2/3 through the book and then it just seemed like a bunch of random coincidental events. Especially Rick coming back and immediately dying seconds later
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
A team of creepers otherwise known as urban explorers are gearing up for their next expedition to the famous Paragon Hotel. The group consists of Robert Conkin, a professor of history at the State University in Buffalo, Vincent Vanelli, high school teacher, Cora and Rick Magill both graduates from State University, and last but not least is Frank Balenger, a reporter with the New York Times Sunday Magazine.
The Paragon Hotel was designed by Morgan Carlisle, who was a very wealthy man. Once inside the hotel the group starts running into some very bizarre and strange things including mutated critters. Beware those that go bump in the night.
When I first read the summary for this book I thought this might be an ok work of fiction. It only took me reading a little ways into this book and I was hooked. David Morrell turned Creepers into a hauntingly, spine-tingling good old fashion horror novel. I found it spooky how each room in the hotel kept getting scarier and scarier; bring the group closer to the evil that dwells in the Paragon Hotel. I would read another book by Mr. Morrell.
The Paragon Hotel was designed by Morgan Carlisle, who was a very wealthy man. Once inside the hotel the group starts running into some very bizarre and strange things including mutated critters. Beware those that go bump in the night.
When I first read the summary for this book I thought this might be an ok work of fiction. It only took me reading a little ways into this book and I was hooked. David Morrell turned Creepers into a hauntingly, spine-tingling good old fashion horror novel. I found it spooky how each room in the hotel kept getting scarier and scarier; bring the group closer to the evil that dwells in the Paragon Hotel. I would read another book by Mr. Morrell.