Review: My Home Away From Home Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2012
I haven't read many cult-related novels in my lifetime, but I must say that The Faustian Host was a great first. I admit that, more than once, I had to put it down because of how eerie Becker's writing is, in a thrilling yet amazing way. Though it is a very fast read, he weaves this story, in the POV of a preteen, in such a way that you wouldn't even take its length into consideration until you've finished and hunger for more. From the first chapter I knew I was heading into something I wasn't prepared for and I wasn't even sure I would like it. But I was amazed; Becker's ability to give back-story in a non-boring way absolutely blew me away. It was short, sweet, and to the point. The monologue made me laugh more than once, and again, I can't tell you enough how uncanny and addicting Dave Becker's writing in The Faustian Host was.I don't make a fuss of this much, but I hate reading a story and find that some things don't add up. I usually ignore them and create something in my mind, but it still doesn't go over me well. I was glad to see that I didn't have to stop and add my part of the story with The Faustian Host, as Becker definitely tied up the loose ends with more and more mystery. His characters were very familiar and common, but their personalities really had me hooked.  In the end, when all the secrets came out in the open , my jaw hit the floor. Mystery, great characters, and enough goose-bump-inducing drama to make your blood chill--a must read!