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sharron_joy_reads's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Evan has invested everything he has into his shop, Rewind Video, it is full of nostalgic titles and decorated with his vintage collectibles. On Opening Day he finds an old analogue TV on the side of the road which fits perfectly with his theme. The static is annoying though and seems to follows him, what does it want?
This is a nightmare descent into darkness and it feels so good!
Not only an incredible psychological horror, exploring the breakdown of the human psyche but the transmutation is base and bestial.
It asks, with the constant barrage of images, information and ideas we all pour into our brains daily online, how are we not changed, transformed, moulded into something else. The mind is cavernous, it is so easy for information both good and perverse to slide in. We try to manage invasive thoughts, finding distractions to silence the constant cacophony around us. This story takes that and asks what if we stare into the abyss and just let go.
As always check the warnings at the start but this is an exceptional tale of the horrors of existence, read it, enjoy the distraction and remember when finished to be kind and rewind my friends 🖤
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
soobooksalot's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Horror and nostalgia - two of my favourite things. And book mail for a third!
Thank you to Marcus Hawke for the ARC of Grey Noise for review.
I'm a big fan of Hawke's short story horror collection, Acts Of Violence, so I was thrilled to receive his newest novel.
Evan Grey has opened a retro VHS store called Rewind Video (and be 100% assured if this existed in real-life, I would go there for more than the donuts and bathroom).
En route to work, Evan finds the perfect addition to his shop - an old tube television on the street, complete with "free" sign taped on it.
The TV is a spectacular symbol of what once was, and what can take us over. And we are treated to what takes over Evan in a most evil fashion.
If you're a fan of horror, indie horror - any great and intriguing writing that hooks you, really - acquaint yourself with Grey Noise. And Marcus Hawke's other work. Recommended!
For release on June 20.
Thank you to Marcus Hawke for the ARC of Grey Noise for review.
I'm a big fan of Hawke's short story horror collection, Acts Of Violence, so I was thrilled to receive his newest novel.
Evan Grey has opened a retro VHS store called Rewind Video (and be 100% assured if this existed in real-life, I would go there for more than the donuts and bathroom).
En route to work, Evan finds the perfect addition to his shop - an old tube television on the street, complete with "free" sign taped on it.
The TV is a spectacular symbol of what once was, and what can take us over. And we are treated to what takes over Evan in a most evil fashion.
If you're a fan of horror, indie horror - any great and intriguing writing that hooks you, really - acquaint yourself with Grey Noise. And Marcus Hawke's other work. Recommended!
For release on June 20.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Drug use
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