Review: Psychologically Terrifying
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
I was given a copy  by the author in return for an honest review. This was my first time reading anything by Matthew Keith and it certainly won't be my last.His style of writing is exactly the way I like it; descriptive without being too wordy, an informal narrative which flowed well.His characters, whilst being very colourful and unique, were realistic and three dimensional.The main character has endured quite a tragic childhood. Some of the subjects touched upon are quite sensitive in nature, and may upset some readers, but I felt that Matthew Keith dealt with these events sensitively, rather than exploiting them simply to shock. Everything is relevant to the story being told.Whilst not the traditional horror story I'm used to reading, the claustrophobic atmosphere keeps the story very dark and surreal. The dream-like quality of much of the story makes for tense reading as you realise that almost anything is possible within the dream; you never know what to expect. By the end of the book, I felt like I had been reading a screwed up version of Alice in Wonderland with the fantastical elements. I applaud the originality of this book as I have read nothing quite like this before.