The THROAT

Rating:
Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: This is the first book that I have read by Straub. The book had been sitting on the shelf at my mother's house for the longest, and I would always pick it up and look at the cover, but never decided to read it. I finally did, and what a journey! Straub has a way of pulling you straight into the story, sensing everything that the characters are sensing - smells, sounds, sights - it got to the point where I would forget where I was. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I felt some parts in the story just dragged on and had no relevance. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and can't wait to read the others he has written.

Rating:
Summary: Better than Mystery but still a bore in the end
Review: What I really liked about this book was the characters. Straub took settings and situations that mostly are reserved for female characters and filled them in with men. The range of emotions displayed by each male in this book was unique and refreshing to see. Now, as for the story, it was okay but again I was let down. this book does connect the other two together but mystry and Throat failed to keep up the suspense that was evident in Koko. I read or in my case listened to all three back to back and each could have stood on its own. Again, if you enjoy mysteries, read this one as well, but not for strict horror fans. Out of all the books I have listened so far by this author, Ghost Story is the best followed by Koko and then Houses without Doors where all this Blue Rose business begins.

Rating:
Summary: Better than Mystery but still a bore in the end
Review: What I really liked about this book was the characters. Straub took settings and situations that mostly are reserved for female characters and filled them in with men. The range of emotions displayed by each male in this book was unique and refreshing to see. Now, as for the story, it was okay but again I was let down. this book does connect the other two together but mystry and Throat failed to keep up the suspense that was evident in Koko. I read or in my case listened to all three back to back and each could have stood on its own. Again, if you enjoy mysteries, read this one as well, but not for strict horror fans. Out of all the books I have listened so far by this author, Ghost Story is the best followed by Koko and then Houses without Doors where all this Blue Rose business begins.