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The Amityville Horror: A True Story
by Jay Anson
fast-paced
A very tame horror. Nevertheless, I put aside the fact that this is 'based on a true story' (I always have some doubt about any book with that phrase attached).
I've watched and rewatched the film of the same name (the original and the Ryan Reynolds remake) and wanted to see if the book offered any different details. I know the legitimacy of the story is regularly up for debate so I just settled in for a quick read.
The supernatural events are the sort you'd expect, odd noises, doors and windows opening or closing on their own, the persistent chill in a room with a constantly roaring fire, ornaments seeming to shift position on their own - all of which could be easily explained.
Overall, this was a mildy entertaining read but overshadowed by previous knowledge of the story. It is told very matter-of-factly, which I'm not actually bothered about. I wouldn't highly recommend it, but it's a quick read with a bit of atmosphere.
I've watched and rewatched the film of the same name (the original and the Ryan Reynolds remake) and wanted to see if the book offered any different details. I know the legitimacy of the story is regularly up for debate so I just settled in for a quick read.
The supernatural events are the sort you'd expect, odd noises, doors and windows opening or closing on their own, the persistent chill in a room with a constantly roaring fire, ornaments seeming to shift position on their own - all of which could be easily explained.
Overall, this was a mildy entertaining read but overshadowed by previous knowledge of the story. It is told very matter-of-factly, which I'm not actually bothered about. I wouldn't highly recommend it, but it's a quick read with a bit of atmosphere.