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charbel14's review against another edition
3.0
Exciting. Turner gives you the chills. However, one can argue that some of the material is insipid. In order to thoroughly enjoy this book, the reader must have a determination to finish it. But what is clear is that while some people will enjoy Karl Drinkwater's work and find it one of the most compelling thrillers ever written, others will view it as a failed work. As for me, I wasn't fully in love with book, but I didn't hate either.
longtimereader's review
3.0
This little Welsh Island is the last place you ever want to visit, in more ways than one. People simply vanish, in horrible ways, never to be found. The first few chapters made that clear. The island is run by a Lord, or maybe it's being run by a witch? Things are a bit chaotic. While some things are cult-like, perhaps it is just that these Welsh people want to be left alone.(Nahhh!)
Chris, David and Meghan are just a few of the people who have come to the island. David is an officer, he is there to replace the last missing officer. Meghan wanted a vacation. Chris, well he has some secrets. The mastermind behind things was about what I thought that person would be. The main means of control is a rather interesting one on morbid, yet scientific level. The blood and guts parts - sigh. I don't care for that, just kind of brisk right through that. The Welsh parts, I really liked those. I had no problem with the English/Welsh/British tone of this book. The details were well written in the places that they needed to be.
I appreciated the careful cataloging for the ending but I wanted a different thing or two to happen. The Turner didn't quite turn out like I hoped. I would have liked it a lot more if the ending were not like it is currently. My copy came from Story Cartel in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
Chris, David and Meghan are just a few of the people who have come to the island. David is an officer, he is there to replace the last missing officer. Meghan wanted a vacation. Chris, well he has some secrets. The mastermind behind things was about what I thought that person would be. The main means of control is a rather interesting one on morbid, yet scientific level. The blood and guts parts - sigh. I don't care for that, just kind of brisk right through that. The Welsh parts, I really liked those. I had no problem with the English/Welsh/British tone of this book. The details were well written in the places that they needed to be.
I appreciated the careful cataloging for the ending but I wanted a different thing or two to happen. The Turner didn't quite turn out like I hoped. I would have liked it a lot more if the ending were not like it is currently. My copy came from Story Cartel in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
historynerd04's review
4.0
A solid 4.5 stars. But...Not for the squeamish!
When I read this, I had been on a horror/scary book kick. However, zombies and sparkly vampires need not apply. Try as I may, I just can't seem to get into the vampire/zombie genres. I also like reading books by self and/or independently published authors. Unfortunately, there seems to be an absolute glut of vampire and zombie indie books out there.
Until I came across this one.
While some readers may bemoan a premise that has been done ad nauseum - takemisfit psychos an isolated population who is lorded over (quite literally) by the ultimate psycho-crazy-baddie, add in bad weather, and unfortunate tourists (they should really fire their travel agents) - the reason behind why the island's citizens are the way they are is intriguing. I won't say much more than that because I don't want to spoil anything. I will say I found myself googling pagan rites that I hadn't previously been aware. From an anthropological/historical viewpoint (which I will freely admit to LOVE reading books like this), I find books that are based on legends and belief systems from pre-history absolutely fascinating. I wish more books like this were available. After all, nearly every culture has its own version of the boogeyman, why not use them as your villain? It strikes something deep and primal.
That being said, and if history ain't your thing, it will still appeal to modern readers as it's also a big ol' slashy mess at times. Much like the premise, the characters are intriguing, too. While, admittedly, because it is a slice 'n' dice book, you don't get too much background on most of the characters, the 2 big ones, the evil Lord and foil, have enough fleshed out about them so the reader can understand why they are adversaries beyond the whole 'captor/prisoner' relationship.
Recommended! I'll definitely be on the look out for other titles written by Mr. Drinkwater.
When I read this, I had been on a horror/scary book kick. However, zombies and sparkly vampires need not apply. Try as I may, I just can't seem to get into the vampire/zombie genres. I also like reading books by self and/or independently published authors. Unfortunately, there seems to be an absolute glut of vampire and zombie indie books out there.
Until I came across this one.
While some readers may bemoan a premise that has been done ad nauseum - take
That being said, and if history ain't your thing, it will still appeal to modern readers as it's also a big ol' slashy mess at times. Much like the premise, the characters are intriguing, too. While, admittedly, because it is a slice 'n' dice book, you don't get too much background on most of the characters, the 2 big ones, the evil Lord and foil, have enough fleshed out about them so the reader can understand why they are adversaries beyond the whole 'captor/prisoner' relationship.
Recommended! I'll definitely be on the look out for other titles written by Mr. Drinkwater.
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