A review by h_motionless
Haunted by James Herbert

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Haunted is an enjoyable ghost story but largely predictable - it wasn’t anything revolutionary and felt one-dimensional at times, but it was still a lot of fun and very eerie. This is the type of book that was perfect for Halloween, as the atmosphere was built expertly, but lacked in plot and characters. I’d rather turn to a writer like Shirley Jackson for innovative ghost tales, but Herbert has something so visceral and eerie about his writing that I can’t stay away from.