Review: The Dark Road into Madness
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2012
Marissa Farrar offers a taut tale of madness and murder that, while it took a little bit to get off the ground, morphs into a fast-paced struggle for survival.Sasha, the protagonist, is likable and well-written as someone selfless and kind. The book starts with her lamenting her failing relationship and I immediately rooted for her to connect with Josh, a fellow traveler with whom she has chemistry.The Cambodian landscape was richly painted and there were some authentically creepy scenes. Not wanting to spoil anything, I won't give away what is driving the people mad, but know that when this thing takes over, it is very, very bad. The life and death feeling came through and while the conclusion came as a sudden drop, it was a nice twist that I wouldn't have expected. A recommended read.