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A review by jessica_
The Omen by David Seltzer
3.0
Today I learned that the movie came before the book? And that just feels wrong to me…. But apparently the book was released a few weeks before the movie for promotion/marketing???
Regardless, I’m attempting to read some classic horror books to see if they stand up to modern standards/opinions especially given the plot of the story being ingrained in pop culture. Unfortunately, I don’t think this one does…
Don’t get me wrong- I loved the character relationships, and the writing was good I just don’t feel the story itself is engaging enough when you already know all plot beats. The book relies on misdirect and the mystery of who Damon/his parents are but the reader already knows that information going in.
The religious elements were well incorporated however they became repetitive, the deaths and horror elements were well done, the parent-child relationship was excellent and I felt the care and concern the parents had for their child and each other. However I would have loved it if Damons character was developed further, while he is the catalyst of the story he is hardly in the book at all.
I would love to read a modern horror take on the omen because this concept is one of my favourites. with developing themes of nature vs nurture, destiny, sacrifice, good and bad elements of religion. It could be amazing :)
Regardless, I’m attempting to read some classic horror books to see if they stand up to modern standards/opinions especially given the plot of the story being ingrained in pop culture. Unfortunately, I don’t think this one does…
Don’t get me wrong- I loved the character relationships, and the writing was good I just don’t feel the story itself is engaging enough when you already know all plot beats. The book relies on misdirect and the mystery of who Damon/his parents are but the reader already knows that information going in.
The religious elements were well incorporated however they became repetitive, the deaths and horror elements were well done, the parent-child relationship was excellent and I felt the care and concern the parents had for their child and each other. However I would have loved it if Damons character was developed further, while he is the catalyst of the story he is hardly in the book at all.
I would love to read a modern horror take on the omen because this concept is one of my favourites. with developing themes of nature vs nurture, destiny, sacrifice, good and bad elements of religion. It could be amazing :)