Review: A Modern Haunted House Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2013
It's hard to pinpoint why I liked this novella as much as I did. I think it may be because it's a fairly traditional horror story told well. Kane doesn't break any new ground in terms of plot; Stacey and Liam move into a new apartment and it turns out the place has a dark history and is haunted. Stacey starts going a little crazy. And so on. Again, a well-worn plot.Kane's strength comes in characters and tying everything together. Stacey and Liam are both believable and their reactions are believable. More than that, they're likable; I was honestly rooting for them in the end. Also, seemingly random details are dropped in a few places throughout but, by the end, they're tied in to the main plot and make the story richer by their presence.If you're looking for a new spin on the haunted house story, Shattered may not be for you. But if you're looking for a tightly-paced and well-told horror story, definitely give this a try.