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sjj169's review
2.0
I like a good horror book every so often, mostly in October. So I had recieved this one from Netgalley and thought it would be the perfect time for it.
Sarah and Max have decided since they had sex and Sarah became pregnant that they will try and have a go of it and rent out a townhouse in North Hollywood. Sarah's character is about the most whiney, self centered person I've seen in a book in a while. Nothing makes this woman happy. Not being pregnant, not her job as a writer, and not even her friends. She decides and older man in the complex is a creeper and she completely goes into watching him mode.
This was an ok book until about half way through then began to feel rushed and all over the place.
P>S. If you are squeamish it would probably be safe to say to stay away from this book but then I think I'll go with if you have a thinking brain I would probably stay away from it.
Sarah and Max have decided since they had sex and Sarah became pregnant that they will try and have a go of it and rent out a townhouse in North Hollywood. Sarah's character is about the most whiney, self centered person I've seen in a book in a while. Nothing makes this woman happy. Not being pregnant, not her job as a writer, and not even her friends. She decides and older man in the complex is a creeper and she completely goes into watching him mode.
This was an ok book until about half way through then began to feel rushed and all over the place.
P>S. If you are squeamish it would probably be safe to say to stay away from this book but then I think I'll go with if you have a thinking brain I would probably stay away from it.
gloriousbooks's review
3.0
Also reviewed on the blog: http://gloriousbooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/review-townhouse.html
If you didn't know already, I'm a huge fan of horror. I go crazy for new horror stories.
This book was certainly full of what I love most about horror. It was so chocked full of suspense it was one I couldn't put down at times. I was entirely engrossed it was so gripping.
It was surprising too. The villain wasn't clear until actually revealed which kept me guessing which I always like in a story.
Another thing I always like in a story - flawed protagonists! Sara has her faults and she's not exactly likeable at the start but that soon changes throughout the novel.
I also appreciate authors of horror novels that aren't afraid of throwing as much gore at readers as possible. This is definitely not a read to finish whilst eating or just before sleeping!
Overall I recommend this book to fans of the horror genre. It was a great read.
If you didn't know already, I'm a huge fan of horror. I go crazy for new horror stories.
This book was certainly full of what I love most about horror. It was so chocked full of suspense it was one I couldn't put down at times. I was entirely engrossed it was so gripping.
It was surprising too. The villain wasn't clear until actually revealed which kept me guessing which I always like in a story.
Another thing I always like in a story - flawed protagonists! Sara has her faults and she's not exactly likeable at the start but that soon changes throughout the novel.
I also appreciate authors of horror novels that aren't afraid of throwing as much gore at readers as possible. This is definitely not a read to finish whilst eating or just before sleeping!
Overall I recommend this book to fans of the horror genre. It was a great read.
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