i wasn't as disturbed as any of the other reviewers seemed to be upon finish this book. i held no emotional connection to anyone in this novel, so thei wasn't as disturbed as any of the other reviewers seemed to be upon finish this book. i held no emotional connection to anyone in this novel, so the ending was unsurprising and predictable in my opinion. the concept was truly fascinating and describing this book to others is a great conversation starter or finisher (depending on who the person is)
read as part of a spooky read-a-thon in october of course ...more
It was easy to read this chilling tale of a woman being possessed by a demon; a really great choice for a scary read that was better to get through thIt was easy to read this chilling tale of a woman being possessed by a demon; a really great choice for a scary read that was better to get through than The Exorcist which I dnf-ed last year.
My only qualm is that she didn't trust her instinct when she had EVERY SINGLE SIGN SHOW HER SHE WAS BEING POSSESSED. like girl, please
read as part of a spooky read-a-thon for the month of october of course ...more
I was indeed disturbed by this short story of a family that decides to wish upon a monkey's paw. The end result was chilling to the bone and I would cI was indeed disturbed by this short story of a family that decides to wish upon a monkey's paw. The end result was chilling to the bone and I would certainly recommend this one for a quick spooky read!...more
I was disappointing by how much I did not like this short story, due to its lack-lusterless and disturbing subject matter in a non-spooky way. Unless I was disappointing by how much I did not like this short story, due to its lack-lusterless and disturbing subject matter in a non-spooky way. Unless you are a devout Edgar fan, I might skip this one. ...more
There's a certain beauty in finding a random book in forgotten books section of your resort, being intrigued by the premise, reading it in 1.5 days byThere's a certain beauty in finding a random book in forgotten books section of your resort, being intrigued by the premise, reading it in 1.5 days by the pool, and returning it back to its place.
I knew nothing about this novel going into it, but found a very wonderful story about a family and loss. This one is a bit spooky. Got a little predictable towards the end, but for the most part not much to complain about! ...more
This short story was always such a classic, that it's been on my shelves for an embarrassingly long time. Providing insight into female paranoia and hThis short story was always such a classic, that it's been on my shelves for an embarrassingly long time. Providing insight into female paranoia and hysteria, this short story follows a woman's obsession with the yellow wallpaper in her room. The ending of this one will surely leave you wary of interior design. ...more
marta the book slayer
>
Books:
spoopy
(47)
Loading...
