Review: Reap what you sow!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2012
This book reminded me of a lot of horror movies I've seen. You know the type - a group of young adults take a road trip into the middle of nowhere and find themselves in a perilous situation in which the characters are killed off one by one in a variety of gruesome and creative ways. That's just fine, because this story fits a familiar mold that horror fans are comfortable with. Yes, we know from the beginning that a number of the characters will not survive but the suspense is in wondering who? And how? And that's what keeps the pages turning.I sensed the author had to deal with the challenge of juggling a lot of characters - an important part of any horror story if you want to maximize the splatter. All the familiar players were present - the jocks, the Barbie dolls, the quiet brooding types. The question is, which ones will last longest, and why? Unfortunately, there isn't enough time to get to know them all very well before they die because of the fast-paced plot.I enjoyed the death scenes. Each was satisfyingly gory, creepy and quite creative on the author's part. The consistent theme throughout the story is, "Reap what you sow" and there is a valuable lesson to be learned at the end for those who survive.