Review: "House Guest"... just what every home needs
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2012
"House Guest" is a short story by author John Paul Allen. This Kindle e-book was an 85 Kb download (approx. 13 printed pages) and was free (normally $0.99) at the time of writing this review.<spoilers>The boyfriend (unnamed) lives in the house of his former girlfriend (now in a coma after a being hit by a car)... she is now dependant on a total care regieme at home. Needless to say her parents don't know about their uninvited 'house guest'... just as well, as he has some innovative ideas of his own to explore.<end spoilers>Some thoughts on "House Guest"...1.) a macabre little tale that is more psychopathic in nature than overt horror.2.) well written... told from the guest's point of view, with many astute and self serving observations that only a true psycho could make.3.) humerous, even funny at times, in a sick sort of way.4.) a great sense of pace and timing. A must quality to have a great and entertaining short short.5.) cover art... perfect for setting the ambience for this tale.Conclusion:A terrific short work... the perfect length.Well written and superbly told.5 Stars.Ray Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com