Review: Be the Voyeur and the Target
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 27, 2013
In Watcher, by Alen B. Curtiss, voyeurism or peeping tom behavior escalates from looking in the window to stalking and beyond. As the story unfolds, the past history and the actions of the Watcher both horrify and fascinate.As the reader, I enjoyed the change of perspective between the watcher and his target. The thought processes of the voyeur were explored, and I got some sense of his motivations. It was particularly poignant to read the hopes and dreams of the victim. She comes across as motivated, goal-oriented, and willing to work hard for success. Knowing what's ahead for her adds to the spine-chilling effectiveness of the story.The ending of the story is a surprise, and takes a totally unexpected twist.