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A review by thebookdad
The Hungry Ones by Chris Sorensen
5.0
I just wrapped up this amazing read. Chris Sorensen outdid himself with The Hungry Ones which is book two in The Messy Man series. I think I actually enjoyed this book more than The Nightmare Room which is not surprising in the least and I suspect the third installment will be even better than the first two books.
There were so many things I loved about this book. It had everything I raved about in book one. An excellent cast of characters, creepy scenes wound tight with tension and the intertwined timelines that made this a unique ghost story. Amongst all that, Sorensen managed to create something very unique in my opinion. It was as if readers got to restart the story and chose a new direction for its characters. THE HUNGRY ONES also introduced new characters I fell in love with including a character I didn't get to know from book one in the series. I will also say, the ending is a banger that leaves the story open for new installments which I'm truly grateful for. Exciting new characters, a unique writing voice with a wicked ending to boot. What else could a reader ask for?
So, much like book one in the MESSY MAN series, THE HUNGRY ONES has an interesting and unique writing style that makes for an exciting read. In THE NIGHTMARE ROOM, Sorensen deployed an interwoven timeline that I found enticing. In book two of the series, we saw the multiple timeline scenario but we also got something new. There is this theory with time travel that insinuates that any small change done can cause a ripple effect in time, essentially changing the outcome of the future. We see this here in a way as book one changes the outcome of the future. Now readers start book two from the beginning of book one with the characters getting a fresh start with a new lease on life so to speak. It made for an excellent reading experience kind of like a role-playing game with multiple outcomes based on the choices your character makes only the readers are not in the driver seat and Sorensen is taking you to some dark new places in his mind.
Man-oh-man, I really liked the characters in book one and its no different in book two. In fact, I enjoyed getting to know the original characters better including the demon Mr. Tell. I really enjoy how the author extends the character development as the series progresses. Now, we also were introduced to some newbies in the cast including Michael Larson who technically comes from THE NIGHTMARE ROOM but here we get to see him in action. Although he is just a young boy, he still overcame great odds to get where he is in book two. I quite enjoyed reading as this curious boy uncovers a great many things a youngster his age has no business witnessing. I feel like this won't be the last we see of the Larson's and I can't wait to read about their next wild and bleak adventure in a world cursed with demons.
Obviously, I'm not about to spill the beans on the ending nor will I spend much time discussing it. I will, however, say that was thoroughly impressed with an ending that is both VERY entertaining and leads the audience to believe another book in the series is inevitable. I like this because I am really digging the series and am in no way ready for it to end. I am incredibly impressed with what Chris Sorensen has done with the MESSY MAN series and am patiently waiting for another installment. I NEED MORE MR.TELL!
This book is entertaining as hell. Chis Sorensen has a unique writing style that is both cinematic and captivating. I wholeheartedly believe that fans of horror fiction and the supernatural subgenre will follow the Larson family and Mr. Tell to the deepest darkest regions of the underworld and back. Mr. Tell, I call on you to whisper another dark tale. THIS IS YOUR CHARGE, YOU MUST OBEY!
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There were so many things I loved about this book. It had everything I raved about in book one. An excellent cast of characters, creepy scenes wound tight with tension and the intertwined timelines that made this a unique ghost story. Amongst all that, Sorensen managed to create something very unique in my opinion. It was as if readers got to restart the story and chose a new direction for its characters. THE HUNGRY ONES also introduced new characters I fell in love with including a character I didn't get to know from book one in the series. I will also say, the ending is a banger that leaves the story open for new installments which I'm truly grateful for. Exciting new characters, a unique writing voice with a wicked ending to boot. What else could a reader ask for?
So, much like book one in the MESSY MAN series, THE HUNGRY ONES has an interesting and unique writing style that makes for an exciting read. In THE NIGHTMARE ROOM, Sorensen deployed an interwoven timeline that I found enticing. In book two of the series, we saw the multiple timeline scenario but we also got something new. There is this theory with time travel that insinuates that any small change done can cause a ripple effect in time, essentially changing the outcome of the future. We see this here in a way as book one changes the outcome of the future. Now readers start book two from the beginning of book one with the characters getting a fresh start with a new lease on life so to speak. It made for an excellent reading experience kind of like a role-playing game with multiple outcomes based on the choices your character makes only the readers are not in the driver seat and Sorensen is taking you to some dark new places in his mind.
Man-oh-man, I really liked the characters in book one and its no different in book two. In fact, I enjoyed getting to know the original characters better including the demon Mr. Tell. I really enjoy how the author extends the character development as the series progresses. Now, we also were introduced to some newbies in the cast including Michael Larson who technically comes from THE NIGHTMARE ROOM but here we get to see him in action. Although he is just a young boy, he still overcame great odds to get where he is in book two. I quite enjoyed reading as this curious boy uncovers a great many things a youngster his age has no business witnessing. I feel like this won't be the last we see of the Larson's and I can't wait to read about their next wild and bleak adventure in a world cursed with demons.
Obviously, I'm not about to spill the beans on the ending nor will I spend much time discussing it. I will, however, say that was thoroughly impressed with an ending that is both VERY entertaining and leads the audience to believe another book in the series is inevitable. I like this because I am really digging the series and am in no way ready for it to end. I am incredibly impressed with what Chris Sorensen has done with the MESSY MAN series and am patiently waiting for another installment. I NEED MORE MR.TELL!
This book is entertaining as hell. Chis Sorensen has a unique writing style that is both cinematic and captivating. I wholeheartedly believe that fans of horror fiction and the supernatural subgenre will follow the Larson family and Mr. Tell to the deepest darkest regions of the underworld and back. Mr. Tell, I call on you to whisper another dark tale. THIS IS YOUR CHARGE, YOU MUST OBEY!
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