This book was a great read- it was fun. Don't let the YA label chase you off, these are great stories that anyone can enjoy.This book was a great read- it was fun. Don't let the YA label chase you off, these are great stories that anyone can enjoy....more
I went from story to story thinking, this has to be the best one- what can I say? They were all the 'best' one.
My favorite turned out to be a story cI went from story to story thinking, this has to be the best one- what can I say? They were all the 'best' one.
My favorite turned out to be a story called, "The Jury ". There is a wonderfully creepy moment when one of the characters looks into a mirror and- ha, no spoilers
After I power read my way through this book, I set it down and the first image to pop into my head was a scene from " I Claudius " where John Hurt as After I power read my way through this book, I set it down and the first image to pop into my head was a scene from " I Claudius " where John Hurt as Caligula- the mad and twisted Caligula says in utter shock, " People are just awful. "
An American horror story, there is just nothing else you can say besides this is well written and I did gain some insight into the mind of the person An American horror story, there is just nothing else you can say besides this is well written and I did gain some insight into the mind of the person in the White House....more
Interesting read because know matter how you read it- end to start middle to start jump around you got the story. I guess that's the case because muchInteresting read because know matter how you read it- end to start middle to start jump around you got the story. I guess that's the case because much like the Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, the House is the main character and it's needs and wants drive the story forward. In this story the figure that drives the story is nebulous and that made this not just a read, it made it an experience too....more
Delicious winter reading! These are a collection of stories that you will want to read slowly, when it's quiet and you THINK that sound you heard outsDelicious winter reading! These are a collection of stories that you will want to read slowly, when it's quiet and you THINK that sound you heard outside the bedroom door was just the floor boards setteling ...more
Lots of neat anecdotes and I learned that squirrels and roosters are on headstones for a very interesting reason. Fun to read even in you aren't going Lots of neat anecdotes and I learned that squirrels and roosters are on headstones for a very interesting reason. Fun to read even in you aren't going to be exploring cemeteries in person anytime soon,...more
**spoiler alert** There is a character who reminds me of one of the faces that The Library Policeman wore. Just a flash of recognition- but it was fun**spoiler alert** There is a character who reminds me of one of the faces that The Library Policeman wore. Just a flash of recognition- but it was funny and creepy at the same time!...more