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A review by thebookdad
The Dark Side of the Room by Tyler Jones
5.0
Betsy Lupino is an elderly woman who lives in a dilapidated fourth storey apartment with her six cats. Her felines are all she has in this world due to the ongoing battle with an ever-growing darkness in her mind. Now, the devouring shadows have seeped into her reality and threaten to viscerally consume anyone and anything in its path.
I must be a sucker for punishment because I only just finished Criterium which was a gut wrenching emotional rollercoaster to then jump directly into Jones's newest novella. Much like Criterium, I was completely engrossed by the story. The Dark Side of the Room gives the reader's a very different experience from Jones's first book but in no way was I disappointed. It is thrilling, edgy and VISCERAL. The thing I like most about the author's writing is his amazing ability to write characters that are compelling and relatable. Zach Ayers from Criterium and now Betsy Lupino from The Dark Side of the Room are these unforgettable characters who are likeable and flawed. I think its characters like these that make the story resonate with readers and establishes a deep connection with each and every scene.
The Dark Side of the Room delves deep into the horror of a mind devoured by darkness. This book will leave readers with a creeping sense of dread that is all-consuming from start to finish. Tyler Jones is an extremely talented writer who crafts some of the most compelling stories I've read in the horror genre. His books will always have a place on my shelf.
The Dark Side of the Room by Tyler Jones
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I must be a sucker for punishment because I only just finished Criterium which was a gut wrenching emotional rollercoaster to then jump directly into Jones's newest novella. Much like Criterium, I was completely engrossed by the story. The Dark Side of the Room gives the reader's a very different experience from Jones's first book but in no way was I disappointed. It is thrilling, edgy and VISCERAL. The thing I like most about the author's writing is his amazing ability to write characters that are compelling and relatable. Zach Ayers from Criterium and now Betsy Lupino from The Dark Side of the Room are these unforgettable characters who are likeable and flawed. I think its characters like these that make the story resonate with readers and establishes a deep connection with each and every scene.
The Dark Side of the Room delves deep into the horror of a mind devoured by darkness. This book will leave readers with a creeping sense of dread that is all-consuming from start to finish. Tyler Jones is an extremely talented writer who crafts some of the most compelling stories I've read in the horror genre. His books will always have a place on my shelf.
The Dark Side of the Room by Tyler Jones
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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