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Night Film by Marisha Pessl
4.0
"Some knowledge, it eats you alive."
Disgraced journalist Scott McGrath has a not so pleasant history with Stanislas Cordova, a legendary and reclusive horror filmmaker that has reached cult-like status. When Ashley, Stanislas’ daughter, is found dead of an apparent suicide, McGrath believes there is more to her story and cannot resist digging for the truth. As he starts to uncover Ashley’s last moments, he acquires two younger assistants, Nora and Hopper, who have their own answers to find about Ashley. Endless twists and frightening turns leave the group questioning everything they know as they uncover more than they ever imagined.
Wow. An intricate, haunting and flat out creepy read. An intense and fast pace whips the reader through the story full of noir and even horror elements. The story is supplemented with visual aids-websites, photos, news articles. The visual element is enjoyable and not distracting from the storyline.
Disgraced journalist Scott McGrath has a not so pleasant history with Stanislas Cordova, a legendary and reclusive horror filmmaker that has reached cult-like status. When Ashley, Stanislas’ daughter, is found dead of an apparent suicide, McGrath believes there is more to her story and cannot resist digging for the truth. As he starts to uncover Ashley’s last moments, he acquires two younger assistants, Nora and Hopper, who have their own answers to find about Ashley. Endless twists and frightening turns leave the group questioning everything they know as they uncover more than they ever imagined.
Wow. An intricate, haunting and flat out creepy read. An intense and fast pace whips the reader through the story full of noir and even horror elements. The story is supplemented with visual aids-websites, photos, news articles. The visual element is enjoyable and not distracting from the storyline.