Horror Aficionados discussion

Terry and I will be starting this on Monday. Feel free to join! I thought I saw some other ppl who wanted to read this so here's ur chance!

Such a fun cover for this one!

Do u think it will be good? I’ve seen some comments of ppl not enjoying it. I guess we’ll see!

Addy wrote: "Do u think it will be good? I’ve seen some comments of ppl not enjoying it. I guess we’ll see!"

Good question. I've seen those mixed reviews, too. Hoping for a fun read even if it's not the greatest. Tis the season for it!

I'd like to join the discussion. I've also seen the mixed reviews, but this is a short book (200 pages). How bad can it be? [with an uncomfortable chuckle]

Badseedgirl wrote: "I'd like to join the discussion. I've also seen the mixed reviews, but this is a short book (200 pages). How bad can it be? [with an uncomfortable chuckle]"

Exactly...we just need the right attitude going in

I love that cover. I hope you all love it.

Latasha wrote: "I love that cover. I hope you all love it."

Did you like the book, Latasha?

Terry wrote: "Latasha wrote: "I love that cover. I hope you all love it."

Did you like the book, Latasha?"

no, sorry, I did not.

Latasha wrote: "Terry wrote: "Latasha wrote: "I love that cover. I hope you all love it."

Did you like the book, Latasha?"

no, sorry, I did not."

That's what I thought. Mixed reviews for this one for sure.

Bummer:(

Oh wait i didnt know you guys were buddy reading this lol. Or did i...??? i just read it!

Yeah but I hope you all like it and have fun with it.

Terry wrote: "Such a fun cover for this one!"

Yeah the cover is great. I had to buy it online because there were no copies at my library (at least not for circulation) and i'm glad i did. it's definitely going to be part of future Halloween/fall decor in my house :)

Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Such a fun cover for this one!"

Yeah the cover is great. I had to buy it online because there were no copies at my library (at least not for circulation) and i'm glad i did. it's def..."

I'm glad you liked it, Rachel. Hoping we're in that camp with you!

Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Such a fun cover for this one!"

Yeah the cover is great. I had to buy it online because there were no copies at my library (at least not for circulation) and i'm glad ..."

Hope so too! I'm gonna pop back in the thread when you guys are talking about it :)

My copy comes from my digital library, so even if it is not good, I'm not out anything. The cover is Lovely and sinister.

I started reading at 12:01 am central time, so I technically did start it on Monday. I'm 56% done. I can see why there are mixed reviews. I am enjoying the story but the narration is incredibly clunky. Almost to the point of distraction.

I'm done. It really was a fast read.

Shit, you guys! I'm going to join you for this one. It's super short and I've been meaning to read it for awhile.

Badseedgirl wrote: "I'm done. It really was a fast read."

Did you like it?

I've read up to about the 1/3rd point (about 60pgs), and it's not bad so far. Different. (view spoiler)[ It seems a little dystopian since all the people know about October Boy, and this gauntlet the kids have to run. Reminds me a little of a Stephen King book - well, one of The Bachman stories I guess. Not the storyline, per say, but a similar idea. (hide spoiler)]

Great to have you Ginger! I feel like I’m slower than molasses...lol. I was planning on tackling this tonight.

Ginger wrote: "Badseedgirl wrote: "I'm done. It really was a fast read."

Did you like it?"
I'm feeling ambivalent about the whole thing. The narration was clunky, the characters were one-note, and I did not love the ending............ And yet, I was strangely attracted to the story.

Terry wrote: "I've read up to about the 1/3rd point (about 60pgs), and it's not bad so far. Different. [spoilers removed]"

You were thinking of of The Long Walk, right. Because that story was also in my mind while reading this one.

I guess it was the tone of the story more than the plot.

Why are these types of stories always set in some sort of small rural town? Really, how awesome would this story have been set in an urban environment?

Badseedgirl wrote: "Terry wrote: "I've read up to about the 1/3rd point (about 60pgs), and it's not bad so far. Different. [spoilers removed]"

You were thinking of of The Long Walk, right. Because that st..."

That was it. Like you said, it's a similar feel with a totally different story. Good question about the small town setting. It is always that way it seems.

because small towns are creepy :D

Interesting start! It feels like a very ritual "why the hell does this happen" type of book.

Yep, small towns are creepy. I should know, I escaped one! hahaha

Pg33(view spoiler)[why was Pete locked in his room for 5 days with no food? Is it to amp them up for the hunt? Not sure with that one. (hide spoiler)]

Addy wrote: "Pg33[spoilers removed]"

I got to 12% in the book and my thoughts are on the starving part... (view spoiler)[they starve the kids and then the guy that just carved October Boy's face also stuffed him with all this candy. They starve them so they run after October Boy in a hangry phase?! (hide spoiler)]

That makes sense. I forgot about the candy.

Rachel wrote: "because small towns are creepy :D"
Well now you're forcing me to invoke my inner John Cougar! I was born and raised in a town of less than 1500 people. And then I went to school in the city (325,00). I met way more "weirdos" in school!
You'll be happy to know I brought all that weirdoness back to the small town and have raised my own children in an comprehensive blend of "city weirdo" and "small town" values. I still live in a small town (7700), just not the same one.

I’m in the middle of part 2 and I’m still enjoying it:). My kids love the story too, of course, I’m censoring the bad parts but my oldest keeps begging me to read it to him...lol.

Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smaller towns so it was a good mix that I experienced growing up. As an adult, I love going to small towns. Especially after living in NYC for the past 8 years, i crave getting out of the city and going to ~the country or the mountains. I definitely see myself getting out of NYC sometime in the next five years or so, I'd love to move to Woodstock .

Addy wrote: "I’m in the middle of part 2 and I’m still enjoying it:). My kids love the story too, of course, I’m censoring the bad parts but my oldest keeps begging me to read it to him...lol."

That's so cool that your kids are enjoying it too!!!!

Addy wrote: "I’m in the middle of part 2 and I’m still enjoying it:). My kids love the story too, of course, I’m censoring the bad parts but my oldest keeps begging me to read it to him...lol."

Ha, very cool! It does have a fantastical feel to the story. Really haven't been too many bad parts up to that point so far either. I'm just a little bit into part 3 where I'm stopping today.

Rachel wrote: "Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smaller towns so it was a good mix that I experienced growing ..."

What, not Alaska?! :)

Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smaller towns so it was a good mix that I exper..."

One day I'll go there! but I'll be sure to avoid Dread's Hand ;) (even tho I know it's a made up place lol)

Addy wrote: "I’m in the middle of part 2 and I’m still enjoying it:). My kids love the story too, of course, I’m censoring the bad parts but my oldest keeps begging me to read it to him...lol."

I just got to the beginning of part 2. I'm liking this book and I'm surprised. I went into this with low expectations.
I feel like I'm in a B-rated horror movie while reading this. This book is perfect for Halloween. hahaha

Ginger wrote: "Addy wrote: "I’m in the middle of part 2 and I’m still enjoying it:). My kids love the story too, of course, I’m censoring the bad parts but my oldest keeps begging me to read it to him...lol."

I ..."
Yeah! It's kinda funny you write that about it being like a movie, because as I was reading it, some of the descriptions reminded me of screenplay writing.

Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smaller towns so it was a good mi..."

For sure - I figure Dread's Hand is indicative of most of the small mining towns up there, where if you get off of the beaten path, no telling what you might find! For those wondering what we're talking about, Rachel and I are reading Bone White right now, which takes place in Alaska. Its been very good through about 2/3rds so far.

Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smaller towns so i..."

The plot looks good and I love books set up in Alaska! It's a bunch of natives and outsiders living in a barren landscape. To me, it always makes for a good setting.

Ginger wrote: "Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Aw LOL. I was mostly kidding with the small town thing :D I grew up in Providence, which is a small city, but Rhode Island had lots of smal..."

It's definitely creepy this go around!

I'd love love love to move to Alaska even after reading Bone White.

I grew up in Western NY, and if that taught me anything it was I hate snow❄. That eliminates Alaska for me!

I really did not like the narrative style of the book. I was just annoyed everytime I read it. The rest of what I did not like will have to wait until more people have finished.

Badseedgirl wrote: "I grew up in Western NY, and if that taught me anything it was I hate snow❄. That eliminates Alaska for me!

I really did not like the narrative style of the book. I was just annoyed everytime I r..."

This style is a little different. The omnipotent narrator removed from the story.

Send me your Snow and I'll send you these awful summers! I hate summer

Terry wrote: "Badseedgirl wrote: "I grew up in Western NY, and if that taught me anything it was I hate snow❄. That eliminates Alaska for me!

I really did not like the narrative style of the book. I was just a..."

I actually liked the way it was written, for me, it made the story move fast and made everything more exciting. but i get that the style isn't everyones cup of tea.

Rachel wrote: "Terry wrote: "Badseedgirl wrote: "I grew up in Western NY, and if that taught me anything it was I hate snow❄. That eliminates Alaska for me!

I really did not like the narrative style of the book..."

It was the repeated use of the "you remember this right" and "you remember that right". It just made me want to punch that narrator right in the kisser!

Sorry Latasha, I live in TN now. Even the chance of snow throws the residents into a panic. Just try to find milk or bread after a forecast that includes the words snow!

LOL. I honestly don't remember that in the book, but normally when i see that sort of thing (repeated phrases) it annoys me to hell!