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A review by mrfrank
They're Watching by Bob Pastorella, Michael David Wilson
4.0
THEY'RE WATCHING is a heart pounding suspense thriller, tickled through with elements of horror. And it better be, as this offering is the brainchild of the two hosts of THIS IS HORROR Podcast, Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. There's a lot of pressure to deliver the goods for a duo who bring you the best in horror week and week on their popular podcast. And, they pull it off!
They're Watching is aptly titled. People are watching at all times. You kinda feel watched yourself as you fall into the story. This reads just like a good mystery or suspense thriller. The story telling is tight and for a story told between a guy from the UK and a guy from the US, the voice is seamless.
Almost. If there was one grip I had, it was that at one point in the story, the two writers seemingly argue amongst themselves as to which direction the story should play out. The result pulls you a bit out of the story but is, in a way, kind of funny to watch play out. (Almost like watching Bugs Bunny argue with the guy animating him.) By act three, they get back on the same page and really end things on a decidedly horrific note.
THEY'RE WATCHING is a solid story all around despite some minor hiccups. The plot is immersive. The tone is unique. One minute you're reading a mystery, the next a suspense thriller. It all ends just the way most would hope, a horrific conclusion any listener of THIS IS HORROR would open this book and expect to see.
The eyes have it!
They're Watching is aptly titled. People are watching at all times. You kinda feel watched yourself as you fall into the story. This reads just like a good mystery or suspense thriller. The story telling is tight and for a story told between a guy from the UK and a guy from the US, the voice is seamless.
Almost. If there was one grip I had, it was that at one point in the story, the two writers seemingly argue amongst themselves as to which direction the story should play out. The result pulls you a bit out of the story but is, in a way, kind of funny to watch play out. (Almost like watching Bugs Bunny argue with the guy animating him.) By act three, they get back on the same page and really end things on a decidedly horrific note.
THEY'RE WATCHING is a solid story all around despite some minor hiccups. The plot is immersive. The tone is unique. One minute you're reading a mystery, the next a suspense thriller. It all ends just the way most would hope, a horrific conclusion any listener of THIS IS HORROR would open this book and expect to see.
The eyes have it!