Review: what a read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2012
It has everything in the right amounts to create a gripping, horrifying read.  Yet it does not go down the route of many other books I have read, of really gloryifying the descriptions of the deceased.  Yes, we understand how the bodies look, but it is not the main focus of the author.  And that, I have to say - I appreciate.  I want the story and characterisation to be the main thurst of the book.  Here we have two characters from two different backgrounds brought together to fight the ultimate evil.  Yet it is set in a modern day society and amongst humans.  I really did want to reach out to the main character and be of support.  He does come across very well as being vulnerable, misunderstood and isolated.  This was down to the fine writing from the author.The ending was perhaps a little predictable, but nevertheless, very welcome :)  I won't post a spoiler here, but you were not feeling much sympathy for the final victim.Who would I recommend this to?  Anyone who likes a chilling horror/thriller, but where the writing does not rely on gory descriptions at the expense of a good plot or characterisation.