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A review by meredithlegare
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
5.0
Creeping fear
This book is not going to make you jump at shadows or scream or anything like that, but if you love a good psychological, Gothic, haunting vibe in your horror, then you'll probably love this. It definitely draws from classic horror writers & has a great non-ending ending that I love, as well as hitting you in the chest with the plot. I like how it's told through multiple styles, and I love a horror told through a child's perspective. It's funny because even though the narrator is recalling past events, it seems that she still has that same childlike mentality and imagination and understanding of the world that we usually lose when we grow up. Plus, the blog's breakdown of events, while a bit heavy handed, definitely is good for people who are newer to the analytic side of the genre. All in all, I really enjoyed it and would definitely read more of his books in the future!
This book is not going to make you jump at shadows or scream or anything like that, but if you love a good psychological, Gothic, haunting vibe in your horror, then you'll probably love this. It definitely draws from classic horror writers & has a great non-ending ending that I love, as well as hitting you in the chest with the plot. I like how it's told through multiple styles, and I love a horror told through a child's perspective. It's funny because even though the narrator is recalling past events, it seems that she still has that same childlike mentality and imagination and understanding of the world that we usually lose when we grow up. Plus, the blog's breakdown of events, while a bit heavy handed, definitely is good for people who are newer to the analytic side of the genre. All in all, I really enjoyed it and would definitely read more of his books in the future!