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sandygx260's review against another edition
5.0
A vastly underrated book. It was a love letter to a character DS loved in a previous book and killed off all too soon. You sense the act bothered him. If not him it sure as hell bothered me.
I hope someday DS writes a sequel to this sequel.
I hope someday DS writes a sequel to this sequel.
igotbigbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
sanchan's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
chaizor's review against another edition
4.0
I did not care for Summer of Night particularly, it was long and had too much fluff in it for my tastes. But this ish right here? This is fire. If you read the synopsis and a story about a dude dealing with severe depression and his life falling apart sounds like a bummer, then this probably isn't your jam. But I really enjoyed this story and the ending was great. 4.5 for me
_bethb's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this book up after reading another one by Dan Simmons that I really liked (The Terror). I didn't realize until I had already started reading it that it was based on characters from a previous book (not *exactly* a sequel), but it didn't seem to be required prerequisite reading. I enjoyed the book. It reminded me a little of The Shining, in that you're not really sure if there are truly ghosts, or if the dude is just crazy. Definitely creeped me out!
leahreadsalot's review against another edition
3.0
Oh Dan Simmons. What do I say about this one. I'll start with saying that it's a pretty quick read. I gave it three stars because of some of the descriptions and word choice. For example, at one point the main character (Dale) is "dragging his cell phone from the car." Why would you "drag a cell phone" unless you are sporting the Zach Morris cell phone variety. Also, I gave it three stars because there are too many loose ends.
Why does Dale get posssessed by Duane? Is he possessed? Is Dale crazy? Did he kill his girlfriend? Why all the Old English on the computer?
Furthermore, Simmons always adds these weird, unexpected situations. Like a zombie body attacking Dale. Or WAS he attacked?
Like I said, too many loose ends.
Why does Dale get posssessed by Duane? Is he possessed? Is Dale crazy? Did he kill his girlfriend? Why all the Old English on the computer?
Furthermore, Simmons always adds these weird, unexpected situations. Like a zombie body attacking Dale. Or WAS he attacked?
Like I said, too many loose ends.
jeffmauch's review against another edition
5.0
I'm impressed again by Dan Simmons. This sequel lived up to the original and then some. Simmons continued with great depth of characters and solid intrigue throughout. In this one we catch up with Dale some forty years after the events of that fateful summer of his youth as he returns to Elm Haven to write a book. Dale is trying to fight demons in this one both internally and out. The same fine line between mystery, horror, and suspense continues to exist in this one and Simmons really keeps you turning page after page. It's weird to see Dale continue to come to age in this one, even in his 50s, as he comes to terms with his past. Again, if you're even remotely a fan of the coming of age type suspense/horror novels of Stephen King, you need to check out Dan Simmons novels of the same ilk, you won't be disappointed.
alejandrojovandro's review against another edition
4.0
Well, Simmons really knows how to surprise people. When writing SF, that is. I've had some mixed experience with his horror novels, Song of Kali being amazing in every aspect while Terror is mind-numbing boring from somewhere from the middle of the book on.